Review of Dolores Claiborne (1995) by Jasmine M — 07 May 2008

Amazing, but then would you expect anything less from Kathy Bates?

This review of Dolores Claiborne (1995) was written by Jasmine M on 07 May 2008.

Dolores Claiborne has generally received positive reviews.

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He aquí otra maravillosa adaptación de una novela de Stephen King con dos grandiosas interpretaciones…

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