Review of Hilary and Jackie (1998) by Hesham A — 26 Jul 2009

Obejrzalam z przyjemnoscia, ale bez zachwytu. Troche zbyt melodramatyczne I konwencjonalne. Poza tym prawie zawsze jednak zenuja mnie aktorzy w rolach nieszczesnych kalek - nawet gdy to cudna Emily Watson udajaca MS...

This review of Hilary and Jackie (1998) was written by Hesham A on 26 Jul 2009.

Hilary and Jackie has generally received very positive reviews.

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