Review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) by Holly M — 06 Jun 2007

Se this if you are an Anthony Hopkins fan and like to read books. If you are both -- it will KILL you!

This review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) was written by Holly M on 06 Jun 2007.

84 Charing Cross Road has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jessica R (690) on 18 Sep 2008

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A delightful film based on the book contains the actual correspondence between Helene Hanff and Frank Doel and the friendship they shared over books…

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By Roz I (56) on 14 Jul 2009

OMG, everyone was so young here. It was a great movie. I just loved Anne Bancroft, when she spoke directly to the camera…

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By Naische F (96) on 13 Jul 2008

Very lighthearted movie about a woman from New York City (Anne Bancroft) who shares correspondence with a rare book dealer (Anthony Hopkins)…

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By James H (4,675) on 22 Oct 2009

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By Wilma C (4) on 01 Dec 2008

I love books, love letters, love people... love this story…

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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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By Cam B (83) on 27 Jul 2008

With apologies to my dwindling masculinity & tough-guy persona, I share the fact that I too found this as Leonard did: totally disarming…

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