Review of Pi (1998) by Stipina S — 28 Apr 2011

When I was a little kid my mother told me not to stare into the sun. So once when I was six I did.

This review of Pi (1998) was written by Stipina S on 28 Apr 2011.

Pi has generally received very positive reviews.

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