Review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) by Angus M — 09 Dec 2007

Alec Guiness' best job. Wonderful. Ironic, dark, pithy. Best watched on rainy winter afternoons under a duvet. Heaven.

This review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) was written by Angus M on 09 Dec 2007.

Kind Hearts and Coronets has generally received very positive reviews.

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