Review of Georgia Rule (2007) by Michael K — 13 Feb 2009

Lindsay Lohan, Jane Fonda and Felicity Huffman all were really good in this story about mothers and daughters and their complex relationships.

This review of Georgia Rule (2007) was written by Michael K on 13 Feb 2009.

Georgia Rule has generally received mixed reviews.

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