Review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) by Burton M — 21 Jan 2009

Has all the typical Allen qualities: smart, funny and absurd. If you're a fan of Allen films, you'll enjoy this one.

This review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) was written by Burton M on 21 Jan 2009.

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

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