Review of The Normal Heart (2014) by Scott S — 07 Jun 2014

Powerful and deeply moving. Thought provoking. Excellent acting performances.

This review of The Normal Heart (2014) was written by Scott S on 07 Jun 2014.

The Normal Heart has generally received very positive reviews.

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