Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Meghna P — 27 Nov 2014

Couldn't get through it, clichÃ© screen writing, over the top performances. Just, why?

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by Meghna P on 27 Nov 2014.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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