Review of Coco Before Chanel (2009) by Samuel H — 19 Nov 2012

Again Audrey Tautou is amazing, a great story and very heartfelt.

This review of Coco Before Chanel (2009) was written by Samuel H on 19 Nov 2012.

Coco Before Chanel has generally received positive reviews.

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A flattering portrayal of a woman who was historically less than flattering (homophobic, anti-Semitic, nazi-collaborator, union breaker, harlotry)…

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