Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Garrett W — 22 Aug 2014

Sometimes very charming but too often painful.

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by Garrett W on 22 Aug 2014.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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