Review of Anonymous (2011) by Matt B — 24 Nov 2012

An interesting premise executed well by a fantastic cast. How much truth is in it? I guess we'll never know..

This review of Anonymous (2011) was written by Matt B on 24 Nov 2012.

Anonymous has generally received mixed reviews.

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Good entertaining fictional historic movie. Just don't try to chew on whether the history is true or not but enjoy the plot…

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