Review of Quills (2000) by Anna L — 16 Jun 2011

Has to be the sleaziest, juiciest period piece I've seen.

This review of Quills (2000) was written by Anna L on 16 Jun 2011.

Quills has generally received positive reviews.

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By Scott C (2,765) on 06 May 2013

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It's a work that preaches to the choir, and the song has been more subtly sung in better movies…

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