Review of Orlando (2007) by Matthew B — 15 Nov 2007

Wonderfully weird...not like anything ive seen. and ill never forget her dress that looks like a combination between a boat an a wedding cake. go tilda.

This review of Orlando (2007) was written by Matthew B on 15 Nov 2007.

Orlando has generally received very positive reviews.

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