Review of The Great Beauty (2013) by Sharon B — 08 Sep 2013

Pretentious, self-indulgent twaddle.

Fabulous cinematography!

This review of The Great Beauty (2013) was written by Sharon B on 08 Sep 2013.

The Great Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.

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