Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Katja B — 06 Nov 2017

By far not Allen's masterpiece, but it neither is the worths flick he did. Nice movie for a bored Sunday afternoon.

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by Katja B on 06 November 2017.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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