Review of Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) by Sukrit S — 06 Mar 2011

A bright, sexy and stylish film, powered by a marvelous performance from Penelope Cruz and a magical art direction.

This review of Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) was written by Sukrit S on 06 Mar 2011.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona has generally received positive reviews.

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