Review of Virginia (2010) by Filmgrinder S — 21 Feb 2013

The character of Virginia is represented well by Jennifer Connelly. she did a great job!

This review of Virginia (2010) was written by Filmgrinder S on 21 Feb 2013.

Virginia has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Benjamin Mercer (70) for Village Voice (8,525) on 14 May 2012

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By Liz Braun (961) for Jam! Movies (2,396) on 17 May 2012

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 07 Sep 2013

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By Heather M (2,904) on 29 Oct 2012

The cast did an amazing job with this off the wall movie. The ending was exactly perfect - not too happy and not too sad…

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By Joe Neumaier (1,294) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 16 May 2012

The movie as a whole falls victim to a dewy kind of Tennessee Williams-itis, as Black plops too many wanna-be, colorful twists - imminent illness,…

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By Nelson A. R (33) on 09 Dec 2012

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By Melanie S (250) on 21 May 2012

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