Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Steve S — 16 Dec 2014

***Due to the recent RT changes that have basically ruined my past reviews, I am mostly only giving a rating rather than a full review.***.

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by Steve S on 16 Dec 2014.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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