Review of Manhattan (1979) by Margarita S — 28 Feb 2014

Beautifully shot with smart dialogue and metaphorical images.

This review of Manhattan (1979) was written by Margarita S on 28 Feb 2014.

Manhattan has generally received very positive reviews.

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