Review of Amelia (2009) by Deb J — 21 Jan 2010

GREAT MOVIE. HILIARY SWANK IS WONDERFUL ACTRESS. I LOVED THE ENDING.

This review of Amelia (2009) was written by Deb J on 21 Jan 2010.

Amelia has generally received mixed reviews.

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