Review of Oliver Twist (2005) by David S — 09 Aug 2006

A truer adaptation of Dickens book than Oliver! the musical. Ben Kingsley is brilliant as Fagin.

This review of Oliver Twist (2005) was written by David S on 09 Aug 2006.

Oliver Twist has generally received positive reviews.

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