Review of Heavenly Creatures (1994) by Javier V — 19 Jul 2012

Twisted and unsettling. Winslet and Lynskey showcase their raw talent, and Peter Jackson presents the story brilliantly.

This review of Heavenly Creatures (1994) was written by Javier V on 19 Jul 2012.

Heavenly Creatures has generally received very positive reviews.

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