Review of Margaret (2011) by Patrick M — 25 Aug 2012

This film shows what a person would do if they tried to make things right again, even if everybody ends up hating you for it.

This review of Margaret (2011) was written by Patrick M on 25 Aug 2012.

Margaret has generally received positive reviews.

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