Review of Brief Encounter (1945) by Jennifer M — 18 Jun 2007

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie. Even if it is about two would-be adulterers in post WWII Britain. C'est la vie. One of David Lean's best.

This review of Brief Encounter (1945) was written by Jennifer M on 18 Jun 2007.

Brief Encounter has generally received very positive reviews.

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