Review of Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) by Janet B — 04 Sep 2016

Is there a role Meryl Streep cannot play? I don't think so. Marvelous cast. Funny, poignant and you will laugh out loud many times...

This review of Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) was written by Janet B on 04 Sep 2016.

Florence Foster Jenkins has generally received positive reviews.

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