Review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) by Dano: The Preposterous Bard — 28 Sep 2008

It was ok and not great. Caught it on Star Movies.

This review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) was written by Dano: The Preposterous Bard on 28 Sep 2008.

Notes on a Scandal has generally received very positive reviews.

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