Review of Millennium Actress (2002) by Brian C — 07 Feb 2010

Millennium Actress details a simple love story about a woman who perseveres in hoping to meet her mysterious lover, superfluously juxtaposing reality and film.

This review of Millennium Actress (2002) was written by Brian C on 07 Feb 2010.

Millennium Actress has generally received very positive reviews.

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Its lovely story...little girl chase her dreams of someone she hardly know.... nice mix between films and realty…

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