Review of Waltz with Bashir (2008) by Amy B — 29 Jul 2009

A heart-wrenching and emotionally devastating animated masterpiece in the same league as the iconic Grave of the Fireflies. See it.

This review of Waltz with Bashir (2008) was written by Amy B on 29 Jul 2009.

Waltz with Bashir has generally received very positive reviews.

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