Review of Microcosmos (1996) by Eduardo C — 09 Oct 2010

Not my favourite subject for lunch time: bugs eating other bugs, bugs copulating, larvae... But an impresive and beautifully filmed movie.

This review of Microcosmos (1996) was written by Eduardo C on 09 Oct 2010.

Microcosmos has generally received very positive reviews.

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