Review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) by Greg D — 29 May 2010

I can get the novelty of this concept film but just couldn't bring myself to care much about it.

This review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) was written by Greg D on 29 May 2010.

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

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