Review of Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) by Mellissa E — 17 Aug 2016

Historically hysterical!!!!! I haven't belly laughed like that since "Something About Mary"!!! Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant were terrific!!!

This review of Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) was written by Mellissa E on 17 Aug 2016.

Florence Foster Jenkins has generally received positive reviews.

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