Review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) by Lindsay B — 11 Jan 2010

It could be that I am watching this in 2010 and everybody looked bad in every movie that came out in 1990. It was good, not great. Feels a little dated and surreal. Though Irons is quite chilling and probably worth a look.

This review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) was written by Lindsay B on 11 Jan 2010.

Reversal of Fortune has generally received very positive reviews.

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