Review of Me and Orson Welles (2008) by Bronwyn D — 04 Jul 2010

Fabulous setting, fabulous script. Ah New York. Ah.. Shakespeare.

This review of Me and Orson Welles (2008) was written by Bronwyn D on 04 Jul 2010.

Me and Orson Welles has generally received positive reviews.

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Christian McKay está impresionante como Orson Wells, mientras Zac Efron ofrece vulnerabilidad e intensidad en su encarnación de un joven…

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