Review of Shine (1996) by Jeff A — 08 Oct 2007

Music to madness: Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3.

This review of Shine (1996) was written by Jeff A on 08 Oct 2007.

Shine has generally received very positive reviews.

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