Review of The Lady (2011) by Amanda C — 05 Jun 2015

Incredible true story' Exceedingly well acted. Well worth watching .. Holds you captivated from the first scene till the last.

This review of The Lady (2011) was written by Amanda C on 05 Jun 2015.

The Lady has generally received positive reviews.

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