Review of The Governess (1998) by Iwan E — 29 May 2007

Hmmmm, not one of the best films ever seen. good for a late night bored and nothing on tv. very obvious plot lines and very slow moving.

This review of The Governess (1998) was written by Iwan E on 29 May 2007.

The Governess has generally received mixed reviews.

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