Review of Miracle at St. Anna (2008) by Mike N — 15 Apr 2009

Awkward, slow, inarticulate: garbage. I've never been so disappointed by Spike Lee.

This review of Miracle at St. Anna (2008) was written by Mike N on 15 Apr 2009.

Miracle at St. Anna has generally received mixed reviews.

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