Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Tom C — 16 Sep 2014

A passable and passably amusing late period Woody Allen comedy.

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by Tom C on 16 Sep 2014.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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