Review of Xanadu (1980) by Erik G — 24 Jan 2012

Utter genius. Quite possibly the greatest musical ever made.

This review of Xanadu (1980) was written by Erik G on 24 Jan 2012.

Xanadu has generally received mixed reviews.

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