Review of Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2018) by Emily S — 22 Mar 2018

Enjoyed the film, even if I like Hedy less. Amazing life story but a personality that grated on me.

This review of Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2018) was written by Emily S on 22 Mar 2018.

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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