Review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) by Shadow L — 06 Oct 2006

A Bollywood film about cricket is odd you say? It is but it also is VERY good.

This review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) was written by Shadow L on 06 Oct 2006.

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

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