Review of The Book of Life (2014) by Dimitri C — 25 Jan 2015

Funny, well animated and sometimes really beautiful, "Book of Life" has enough charms and qualities to save this nonsensical plot.

This review of The Book of Life (2014) was written by Dimitri C on 25 Jan 2015.

The Book of Life has generally received positive reviews.

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