Review of Reversal of Fortune (2003) by Variety Staff for Variety — 26 Mar 2009

It is a finely detailed manners study of the superwealthy, a drama of conflicting principles and values and an engrossing legal detective story.

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This review of Reversal of Fortune (2003) was written by Variety Staff and published by Variety on 26 Mar 2009.

Reversal of Fortune has generally received very positive reviews.

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