Review of Great Expectations (2012) by Eamonn D — 11 Dec 2012

Not as good as the David Lean Classic from 1947, bit too sugary lacking the darkness of the Dickens classic.

This review of Great Expectations (2012) was written by Eamonn D on 11 Dec 2012.

Great Expectations has generally received positive reviews.

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