Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by John S — 14 Aug 2014

It's a good solid comedy-does every Woody Allen movie have to be great?

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by John S on 14 Aug 2014.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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