Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Steven P — 19 May 2016

I enjoyed this movie, bad reviews not withstanding.

Arrogant, gentleman magician get his comeuppance in more ways than one.

Great twist.

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by Steven P on 19 May 2016.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Daniela A (23) on 25 Nov 2016

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By Katja B (13) on 06 Nov 2017

By far not Allen's masterpiece, but it neither is the worths flick he did. Nice movie for a bored Sunday afternoon…

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