Review of High Spirits (1988) by Megan B — 10 Jun 2007

Peter O'Toole makes this movie one of my favourites. I like it all around, but his character and delivery of it is why I love it.

This review of High Spirits (1988) was written by Megan B on 10 Jun 2007.

High Spirits has generally received mixed reviews.

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