Review of Populaire (2012) by Tom B — 29 Jun 2013

C'est Magnafique! A brilliant, breezy and charming movie about speed typing.

Loved it!

This review of Populaire (2012) was written by Tom B on 29 Jun 2013.

Populaire has generally received positive reviews.

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