Review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) by Nikki M — 28 Jul 2008

This movie has a different approach but it successful. Very touching story.

This review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) was written by Nikki M on 28 Jul 2008.

Everything Is Illuminated has generally received positive reviews.

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Laughter thru tears is my favorite emotion Unlike Steel Magnolias, Everything is Illuminated only a mild to mostly moderate tear jerker…

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My score is based on the movie alone, I didn't read the book. Movie about memories and how they impact us…

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