Review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) by Robert N — 23 Mar 2014

Amazing acting by Dame Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett.

This review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) was written by Robert N on 23 Mar 2014.

Notes on a Scandal has generally received very positive reviews.

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