Review of The Great Beauty (2013) by Harlan V — 09 Mar 2014

Dont remember when I last saw a film of such grandeur ... a nostalgia in itself of some of the greatest works of Italian Cinema.

This review of The Great Beauty (2013) was written by Harlan V on 09 Mar 2014.

The Great Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.

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