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Review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) by Timo M — 27 Nov 2008

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Ihastuttava, kepea ja vanhanaikainen romanttinen komedia, joka saa hyvalle mielelle hutusta huolimatta. Tallaisia ei enaa paljon tehda. Amy Adams jatkaa nousemistaan minun tahtimittarissani ja muukin nayttelijakaarti McDormandin johdolla ovat mainioita.

This review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) was written by Timo M on 27 Nov 2008.

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

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