Review of The Orphanage (2007) by Arnaud C — 18 Aug 2010

Un grand film magnifique, a voir sans faute. Un chef d'oeuvre du genre tel que les Autres et Labyrinthe de Pan.

This review of The Orphanage (2007) was written by Arnaud C on 18 Aug 2010.

The Orphanage has generally received very positive reviews.

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