Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Sybil B — 22 Feb 2015

One of those movies that is worth watching if you have some time to kill but you won't want to watch again.

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by Sybil B on 22 Feb 2015.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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