Review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) by Ryan Q — 07 Jan 2014

"I refuse to demean myself by fighting with a drunken oaf".

This review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) was written by Ryan Q on 07 Jan 2014.

Kind Hearts and Coronets has generally received very positive reviews.

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Fantastic performances and a tightly wound script as well as some pitch black humour. Full review later…

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By Irene M (252) on 07 May 2012

Started it once before, but don't recall the ending. Rather under-stated, British black comedy…

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