Review of Birthday Girl (2001) by Laura B — 29 Jun 2006

Random film-its not a thriller. its a bit rubbish and a weirdo film.

This review of Birthday Girl (2001) was written by Laura B on 29 Jun 2006.

Birthday Girl has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Stephanie A (460) on 10 Sep 2009

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By Helena K (116) on 01 May 2010

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Besides bad criticism, I think this is a very decent film. Not bad…

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By Ronjon C (4) on 04 Jan 2010

First of all may I say that the naming of this movie was bad -- the movie's theme from start to finish does not have anything to do with Birthday…

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By Slightly L (12) on 08 Dec 2010

Nicole Kidman plays a Russain male order bride who barely speaks english. Ben Chaplin plays the cad who ordered her expecting true love…

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By Lady D (826) on 04 Jun 2010

A quirky English film a mix of black comedy and drama. It has a few funny moments, a bit more action and twists towards the end…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 20 Jul 2014

It's commendable for Kidman's and Ben Chaplin's performances, but besides that there is nothing much else here to like…

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