Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Eric M — 22 Aug 2014

I like Woody Allen better when he's not clichÃ (C).

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

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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