Review of Quills (2000) by Ingrid H — 09 Dec 2007

I'll watch Winslet in anything but this was particularly entertaining. And scandalous!

This review of Quills (2000) was written by Ingrid H on 09 Dec 2007.

Quills has generally received positive reviews.

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