Review of Amelia (2009) by Sarah D — 02 Feb 2010

30th January.

This was OK - use of photos from the time showed how like Amelia Earheart was Hilary Swank.

Good to see Christopher Eccelstone on the screen again...

This review of Amelia (2009) was written by Sarah D on 02 Feb 2010.

Amelia has generally received mixed reviews.

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