Review of Great Expectations (2012) by Joanna B — 09 Dec 2012

Enjoyable TV version of the Dickens' novel.

This review of Great Expectations (2012) was written by Joanna B on 09 Dec 2012.

Great Expectations has generally received positive reviews.

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