Review of Great Expectations (1998) by June S — 15 Jul 2011

ReciÃ (C)n la vi completa. Ademas de su impecable actuaciÃ³n, Gwyneth Paltrow luce espectacular.

This review of Great Expectations (1998) was written by June S on 15 Jul 2011.

Great Expectations has generally received positive reviews.

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