Review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) by Calvin L — 20 Jan 2013

Very good acting, very nice buildup of the tensions but just did not enjoy it as much as I would like to.

This review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) was written by Calvin L on 20 Jan 2013.

A Streetcar Named Desire has generally received very positive reviews.

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