Review of Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) by Paul E — 22 Feb 2012

Woody Allen gives a class on how to do romantic comedy (AKA everything that a Jennifer Aniston vehicle is NOT).

This review of Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) was written by Paul E on 22 Feb 2012.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona has generally received positive reviews.

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