Review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) by Siân P — 29 Apr 2008

My wife and I made sweet love after watching this movie. A solid B+.

This review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) was written by Siân P on 29 Apr 2008.

84 Charing Cross Road has generally received very positive reviews.

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Great wartime story of friendship. I love the NY feel of it. Bancroft is enchanting. A good one for a rainy night with a cup of tea…

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Sooooo moving! weird to see it after reading the book (the movie is a lot similar, I have to say), and actors were great…

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