Review of Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) by F B — 24 Jun 2017

Streep overacting by moving face in funny ways. Hugh Grant underacting at being Hugh Grant.

This review of Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) was written by F B on 24 Jun 2017.

Florence Foster Jenkins has generally received positive reviews.

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