Review of Nurse Betty (2000) by Robert Horton for Film.com — 01 Jan 2000

This fantasy-tinged romance leaves a distinctly bitter aftertaste.

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This review of Nurse Betty (2000) was written by Robert Horton and published by Film.com on 01 Jan 2000.

Nurse Betty has generally received mixed reviews.

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