Review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) by Roger Ebert for Chicago Sun-Times — 18 Aug 1995

It is a surprisingly entertaining film - funny, wicked, sharp-tongued and devious. It does not solve the case, nor intend to. I am afraid it only intends to entertain.

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This review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) was written by Roger Ebert and published by Chicago Sun-Times on 18 Aug 1995.

Reversal of Fortune has generally received very positive reviews.

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