Review of A Royal Affair (2012) by Michelle Y — 26 Nov 2012

*Sigh* Watching this made me fall in love with Mads Mikkelsen....AGAIN!!!

The movie is great too...

This review of A Royal Affair (2012) was written by Michelle Y on 26 Nov 2012.

A Royal Affair has generally received very positive reviews.

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