Review of The Great Beauty (2013) by Toby C — 25 Jan 2014

Fascinating. Overly long but worth a watch.

This review of The Great Beauty (2013) was written by Toby C on 25 Jan 2014.

The Great Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.

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For our cinema (italian cinema) doesn't get any greater then this. Una bellezza Felliniana, quella di Sorrentino…

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