Review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) by Mili B — 07 Apr 2010

The using of POV subjective camera is brilliant!

This review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) was written by Mili B on 07 Apr 2010.

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly has generally received very positive reviews.

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