Review of Amelia (2009) by Tracy F — 20 Feb 2010

Despite what people said about the movie in reviews, I loved it. What an amazing woman she was!!!

This review of Amelia (2009) was written by Tracy F on 20 Feb 2010.

Amelia has generally received mixed reviews.

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While Amelia doesn't crash and burn, the new biopic of Amelia Earhart fails to soar as high as it should, given its fascinating subject…

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[Amelia Earhart] must have been a fascinating woman - but you wouldn't know it watching the slick but unsatisfying Amelia…

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