Review of Waking the Dead (2000) by Diana D — 03 May 2007

My absolute favorite movie!! Bitter-sweet love story.

This review of Waking the Dead (2000) was written by Diana D on 03 May 2007.

Waking the Dead has generally received positive reviews.

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By Petros V (25) on 13 Nov 2008

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Forever stumbling over itself and breaking its own spell…

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