Review of Hope Springs (2012) by Carolyn T — 01 Feb 2013

Tommy Lee Jones & Meryl Streep together is thoroughly enjoyable. Warm, funny at times & heart warming.

This review of Hope Springs (2012) was written by Carolyn T on 01 Feb 2013.

Hope Springs has generally received positive reviews.

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