Review of What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) by Ashwin N — 19 Jul 2011

This movie is good and sad at the same time!

And verry funny!

This review of What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) was written by Ashwin N on 19 Jul 2011.

What's Eating Gilbert Grape has generally received very positive reviews.

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