Review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) by Lee M — 13 Jul 2007

Alec Guiness is phenomenal in this dark and twisted comedic tale of social climbing.

This review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) was written by Lee M on 13 Jul 2007.

Kind Hearts and Coronets has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Charly F (29) on 06 Dec 2014

This was on TV last week - I had forgotten how dark and wickedly fun this film is - I have seen it lots over the years and still think its wonderful…

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Magnificent black comedy about a duke recalling the cutthroat means he employed to rise to his current status…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 06 Mar 2012

I now have the key to success: kill everyone in my way! It was so obvious, only my morals or whatever had stopped me in the past…

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