Review of Anonymous (2011) by Meghann R — 20 Feb 2012

Amazing movie! The acting and the writing were some of the best I've seen in years.

This review of Anonymous (2011) was written by Meghann R on 20 Feb 2012.

Anonymous has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Liz B (280) on 18 Feb 2014

Meandering story that is hard to follow unless you are a historian or decide to take a Wikipedia break to look up some of the key characters/events…

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By Ian R (982) on 20 May 2014

Eat it, Stratfordians. Make way for the truth…

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