Review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) by Steve O — 07 Aug 2008

Another excellent performance by Dame Judi in this dark and watchable movie.

This review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) was written by Steve O on 07 Aug 2008.

Notes on a Scandal has generally received very positive reviews.

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