Review of Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) by Brian F — 24 Dec 2011

A new holiday classic! Miracle on 34th Street meets The Thing. Also invites speculation about the evolution of myth.

This review of Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) was written by Brian F on 24 Dec 2011.

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale has generally received positive reviews.

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