Review of Magical Girl (2014) by Daniel G — 02 Apr 2016

Puta filme. Almodóvar ganhou um filho diretor.

This review of Magical Girl (2014) was written by Daniel G on 02 Apr 2016.

Magical Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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