Review of Melancholia (2011) by Lisa M — 16 Feb 2013

Good movie in light of the asteroid that hit Siberia this week.

This review of Melancholia (2011) was written by Lisa M on 16 Feb 2013.

Melancholia has generally received positive reviews.

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