Review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) by James B — 10 Feb 2013

Good, sweet, funny movie with a sad ending. Some funny, existential humor. Highly recommended for movie and fiction fans!

This review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) was written by James B on 10 Feb 2013.

The Purple Rose of Cairo has generally received very positive reviews.

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