Review of Birthday Girl (2002) by Kirsty F — 23 Feb 2006

Good movie, funny at times, Kidman shows why she is such a world class actress.

This review of Birthday Girl (2002) was written by Kirsty F on 23 Feb 2006.

Birthday Girl has generally received mixed reviews.

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NÃ£o Ã© bom nem mau, nÃ£o aquece nem arrefece. TambÃ©m nÃ£o se perde nada em ver... mas nÃ£o Ã© dos que ficam…

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