Review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) by Eric H — 01 Sep 2008

An interesting movie, but I didn't think having the wife in the coma as the narrator added much. I'd probably like the book better.

This review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) was written by Eric H on 01 Sep 2008.

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