Review of The Secret of Kells (2009) by Anthony F — 21 Sep 2010

Stunning, but, I'm sorry, the self-aware decision to make the monastery international was pretty annoying.

This review of The Secret of Kells (2009) was written by Anthony F on 21 Sep 2010.

The Secret of Kells has generally received very positive reviews.

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