Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Maria F — 28 Jul 2014

What a great cast! Also, it has an almost dreamy feel about the existential.

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by Maria F on 28 Jul 2014.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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