Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by David W — 11 Jul 2015

Predictable, but not boring. Not a bad date movie. Another romantic movie that takes the easy road.

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by David W on 11 Jul 2015.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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