Review of A Little Chaos (2015) by Steve P — 11 Mar 2015

Alan Rickman really indulged himself with this film. Enjoyable nonetheless.

This review of A Little Chaos (2015) was written by Steve P on 11 Mar 2015.

A Little Chaos has generally received mixed reviews.

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Winslet is radiant, but limited by the fictional character written for her: a flawless woman whose lack of happiness is hampered by grief over…

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By Kitty C (158) on 30 Mar 2016

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By Heather S (375) on 23 May 2016

I will admit to being mystified at the reviews afforded this film; the anachronisms matter little to the effectiveness of the story and the…

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