Review of Orlando (1992) by Tina T — 10 Jun 2007

Tilda Swinton and Virginia Woolf: a dream come true with added bonus of female director. Woolf is a timeless genius. Tilda is the supreme performer.

This review of Orlando (1992) was written by Tina T on 10 Jun 2007.

Orlando has generally received very positive reviews.

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