Review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) by Samantha S — 27 Mar 2011

I love this movie so much. Judi Dench is sooo sarcastic, blunt, and sometimes downright mean. I'm going to find more movies with her in it, because she and Blanchett together were brilliant!

This review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) was written by Samantha S on 27 Mar 2011.

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