Review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) by Javier E — 23 Dec 2008

Tremenda reflexion sobre la incomunicacion y la soledad. El personaje de Judy Dench es simplemente demoledor...

This review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) was written by Javier E on 23 Dec 2008.

Notes on a Scandal has generally received very positive reviews.

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