Review of The Brothers Grimm (2005) by Nora S — 26 Nov 2011

Loved it. It made me rethink the value of stories without having to change my life. The director was not a boring and overpretentious "missionary" here.

This review of The Brothers Grimm (2005) was written by Nora S on 26 Nov 2011.

The Brothers Grimm has generally received mixed reviews.

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