Review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) by Kurukuru F — 30 Dec 2008

This movie was cute. Started a teensy bit slow, but Amy Adams does a great job and the whole story is fun.

This review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) was written by Kurukuru F on 30 Dec 2008.

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

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