Review of Magic Magic (2013) by Amber Wilkinson for Eye for Film — 16 Aug 2013

Worth seeing for the performances but ultimately confusion reigns.

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This review of Magic Magic (2013) was written by Amber Wilkinson and published by Eye for Film on 16 Aug 2013.

Magic Magic has generally received mixed reviews.

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