Review of Goya's Ghosts (2006) by Clare D — 31 Aug 2008

A great movie! Natalie Portman's character kinda freaked me out at the end after she was freed from jail. Just a little strange...

This review of Goya's Ghosts (2006) was written by Clare D on 31 Aug 2008.

Goya's Ghosts has generally received positive reviews.

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