Review of The Band's Visit (2007) by Rhonda F — 28 Aug 2008

Great Movie. Nicely Directed. Aesthetically pleasing. Funny!

This review of The Band's Visit (2007) was written by Rhonda F on 28 Aug 2008.

The Band's Visit has generally received very positive reviews.

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