Review of Great Expectations (1998) by Joni H — 02 Dec 2007

Film qui ma grandement influence et qui exerce encore une profonde attraction sur moi...

This review of Great Expectations (1998) was written by Joni H on 02 Dec 2007.

Great Expectations has generally received positive reviews.

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