Review of Goya's Ghosts (2006) by Sarah M — 18 Apr 2008

Excelente actuaciÃ³n de Javier Bardem e interesante historia vista desde los ojos de Goya!

This review of Goya's Ghosts (2006) was written by Sarah M on 18 Apr 2008.

Goya's Ghosts has generally received positive reviews.

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