Review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) by Grant T — 02 Sep 2007

Great, great movie, but very long. I watched it in 2 'shifts.' Pack a lunch.

This review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) was written by Grant T on 02 Sep 2007.

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India has generally received very positive reviews.

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