Review of Dolores Claiborne (1995) by Shantel D — 30 Jul 2008

I thought this was just an excellent film from start to finish. Kathy Bates is a wonderful actress.

This review of Dolores Claiborne (1995) was written by Shantel D on 30 Jul 2008.

Dolores Claiborne has generally received positive reviews.

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