Review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) by Eric B — 16 Jan 2008

Hated this when I first saw it but didn't think it was too bad second time around. It's gentle fun. Yet another sign of the ageing process at work I guess...

This review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) was written by Eric B on 16 Jan 2008.

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

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