Review of Great Expectations (1998) by Zafer R — 11 Oct 2007

Robert de niro - unexpected, gwyneth paltrow - gorgeous green :-).

This review of Great Expectations (1998) was written by Zafer R on 11 Oct 2007.

Great Expectations has generally received positive reviews.

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