Review of Sleeping Beauty (2011) by Rebecca L — 23 Aug 2012

I had wanted to understand the movie, but I failed miserably. Art and beauty are in the eyes of the beholder.

This review of Sleeping Beauty (2011) was written by Rebecca L on 23 Aug 2012.

Sleeping Beauty has generally received mixed reviews.

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