Review of The Band's Visit (2007) by Fátima C — 27 Mar 2008

I love this movie! Simple, beautiful, sensitive, affectionate, funny!

This review of The Band's Visit (2007) was written by Fátima C on 27 Mar 2008.

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

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