

So, is this worth your time today? If you like those old-fashioned stories where the plot depends on someone being really bad at recognizing faces, then yes. 🎭 It is a light, airy movie that feels like eating a piece of cake that is mostly frosting. People who want deep, dark German expressionism will probably hate h...


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"So, is this worth your time today? If you like those old-fashioned stories where the plot depends on someone being really bad at recognizing faces, then yes. 🎭 It is a light, airy movie that feels like eating a piece of cake that is mostly frosting. People who want deep, dark German expressionism will probably hate how cheerful this is. Mady Christians is the star here and she is just *magnetic*. She has these eyes that seem to sparkle even in a grainy black and white print. ✨ The whole prem..."
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