Review of Brick Lane (2007) by Neil T — 29 Mar 2008

A wonderful portrait of a woman who learns the liberty after years of imprisonment.

This review of Brick Lane (2007) was written by Neil T on 29 Mar 2008.

Brick Lane has generally received mixed reviews.

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I would say brick LAME... what a shit movie…

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