Review of Flowers in the Attic (2014) by Karsh D — 09 Jan 2016

Remake of the 80's classic and whilst Ellen Burstyn is a very good wicked Grandmother, the screenplay and the eldest boys acting let it down some what.

This review of Flowers in the Attic (2014) was written by Karsh D on 09 Jan 2016.

Flowers in the Attic has generally received mixed reviews.

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