Review of Reversal of Fortune (2003) by Ripö M — 24 Oct 2008

Betrayal amongst the super elite rich is the best kind of dirt. Jeremy Irons's Oscar-winning role defines the word "a******".

This review of Reversal of Fortune (2003) was written by Ripö M on 24 Oct 2008.

Reversal of Fortune has generally received very positive reviews.

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