Review of Hemingway & Gellhorn (2012) by Phillip D — 07 Jul 2012

Kidman makes a fine Gellhorn in this tale of the brilliant war correspondent. And wow they're getting good at that old-lady-makeup now aren't they!

This review of Hemingway & Gellhorn (2012) was written by Phillip D on 07 Jul 2012.

Hemingway & Gellhorn has generally received mixed reviews.

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