Review of Gods and Monsters (1998) by Sassy L — 29 Jun 2007

Ian McKellen gives his best performance in this great work of cinema - it's one of the best stories about friendship I've ever seen.

This review of Gods and Monsters (1998) was written by Sassy L on 29 Jun 2007.

Gods and Monsters has generally received very positive reviews.

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