Review of Margot at the Wedding (2007) by Rhiannon H — 26 Sep 2008

I didn't really enjoy the characters or the story in this film. The actors were fine but I found the movie somewhat uninteresting.

This review of Margot at the Wedding (2007) was written by Rhiannon H on 26 Sep 2008.

Margot at the Wedding has generally received mixed reviews.

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