Review of Love in the Time of Cholera (2007) by Euripides C — 19 Apr 2009

An epic with a great cast. Went on a tad too long though.

This review of Love in the Time of Cholera (2007) was written by Euripides C on 19 Apr 2009.

Love in the Time of Cholera has generally received mixed reviews.

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