Review of Mondovino (2004) by Herve U — 21 May 2008

Very amusing film. Whilst Parker comes accross as not so bad, Michel Rolland appears as a greedy villain, with his micro-oxygenation!

Vive M. Guibert!

This review of Mondovino (2004) was written by Herve U on 21 May 2008.

Mondovino has generally received positive reviews.

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