Review of Great Expectations (2012) by Chloe C — 09 Mar 2013

Good cast and cinematography... but still a Dickens... :).

Lil Pip and adult Pip look too different!

This review of Great Expectations (2012) was written by Chloe C on 09 Mar 2013.

Great Expectations has generally received positive reviews.

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