Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Indira S — 13 Dec 2014

Molto lontanto dai capolavori di Woody Allen, gradevole, non appassiona mai.

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by Indira S on 13 Dec 2014.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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