Review of Mighty Aphrodite (1995) by Tom D — 04 Nov 2007

Mira Sorvino is great in this film, very funny. There is some very funny writing by Woody Allen. Helena Bonham Carter doesn't get to do very much in this movie.

This review of Mighty Aphrodite (1995) was written by Tom D on 04 Nov 2007.

Mighty Aphrodite has generally received positive reviews.

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