Review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) by Kate W — 14 Sep 2012

Both Cate & Judie were fantastic in this..wasn't so convinced by why Cate's character would have risked everything for who she risks everything for however...

This review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) was written by Kate W on 14 Sep 2012.

Notes on a Scandal has generally received very positive reviews.

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