Review of Shine (1996) by José M — 14 Sep 2007

Un merecido Oscar para Geoffrey Rush por su labor en esta pelicula.

This review of Shine (1996) was written by José M on 14 Sep 2007.

Shine has generally received very positive reviews.

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