Review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) by Eva M — 08 May 2014

Nice enough. The best thing were the costumes and the superb soundtrack.

This review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) was written by Eva M on 08 May 2014.

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day has generally received positive reviews.

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