Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Jessica T — 20 Dec 2014

Not even the charms of Colin Firth and Emma Stone can offset the meandering contrivances of the script.

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by Jessica T on 20 Dec 2014.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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HBO?????????? ???? ????????XD ?????????????????~ ????????? ???????????????? Colin ???????Mr. Darcy??????XDDDD Emma…

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