Review of The Brothers Grimm (2005) by Shanda W — 22 Jun 2012

Was very disappointing. Expected much more.

This review of The Brothers Grimm (2005) was written by Shanda W on 22 Jun 2012.

The Brothers Grimm has generally received mixed reviews.

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