Review of Brideshead Revisited (2008) by Jen W — 13 Oct 2008

Didnt know the story so I might be reviewing that rather than the film, but I really enjoyed it, and Oxford looked fantastic, it made me want to go home!

This review of Brideshead Revisited (2008) was written by Jen W on 13 Oct 2008.

Brideshead Revisited has generally received mixed reviews.

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