Review of Maria Full of Grace (2004) by Berdo R — 01 Jun 2009

Worth seeing but looking forward to a Columbian film not centered around drugs.

This review of Maria Full of Grace (2004) was written by Berdo R on 01 Jun 2009.

Maria Full of Grace has generally received positive reviews.

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Para alejarse un poco del cliché de películas sobre drogas y su drama, se enfoca más en las decisiones de la protagonista. Muy buena…

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