Review of Malena (2000) by Matt R — 14 Jan 2009

An exceptional film. Every woman should see this one!

This review of Malena (2000) was written by Matt R on 14 Jan 2009.

Malena has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mariako (2) on 06 Jun 2015

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By Peter W (1,106) on 04 Mar 2015

Ravishing photography featuring Monica Bellucci, but for 2/3 the story is Ruth Orkin, American Girl in Italy and nothing else…

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By Jonathan B (2,317) on 11 Jun 2016

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By Mohammed S (53) on 21 Feb 2014

Mesmerized by her beauty, you find yourself walking behind her, judging her, nodding in agreement with the crowd while having no idea what…

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By Colin F (279) on 30 Jul 2018

Oh how trained the world is to expect Hollywood plots, Hollywood characters and Hollywood endings…

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Monica Bellucci does what she does best, exemplifies beauty…

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