Review of Plenty (1985) by Will N — 11 Jun 2007

One of my favourite films. If you get a chance to watch it, do!

This review of Plenty (1985) was written by Will N on 11 Jun 2007.

Plenty has generally received mixed reviews.

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I can agree with that quote on the poster on this page, as Streep sounds very in the know and she has never been more gorgeous, but oh man…

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By Hanne H (22) on 26 Apr 2009

AMAAZING!!!!!!LOVE IT!!SHE WAS ALWAYS IN THE BED! HAAHA…

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By Angela K (156) on 07 Aug 2009

It took me three days to watch this movie..... just couldn't get into it. I tried : (…

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I'm not a Meryl Streep fan. Saw this movie for Sting's small role. This movie was very slow…

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