Review of Carol (1970) by Leong C — 17 Jun 2016

Slow paced, saved by the steamy scenes...

This review of Carol (1970) was written by Leong C on 17 Jun 2016.

Carol has generally received positive reviews.

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By Steve J (513) on 30 Jan 2018

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By Maisie F (4) on 15 Mar 2018

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By James Clay (166) for Fresh Fiction (404) on 09 Dec 2018

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By Keeva Stratton (79) for Rescu (Australia) (79) on 14 Sep 2017

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By Katy R (163) on 16 Nov 2017

I ABOSLITELY love this movie…

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