Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Jbells16 B — 22 Dec 2014

Nothing impressive about this film. Your typical Woody Allen film. If you've watched Scoope, this film had the same ambiance.

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by Jbells16 B on 22 Dec 2014.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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