Review of Great Expectations (2012) by Irene M — 08 May 2015

Wow, classic treatment of how to cut a novel down to fit into a movie. very well acted. but it lacked the humor/satire that one could sense in the book.

This review of Great Expectations (2012) was written by Irene M on 08 May 2015.

Great Expectations has generally received positive reviews.

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