Review of Margaret (2011) by Michelle R — 25 Oct 2012

I can't believe I missed out on this last year. Gave it a watch and LOVED it. Such an underrated film.

This review of Margaret (2011) was written by Michelle R on 25 Oct 2012.

Margaret has generally received positive reviews.

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By Michael T (3,420) on 06 Jul 2018

Excellent dialogue and strict attention to realism make Margaret well worth a viewing and an excellent platform to show Anna Paquin's talent…

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