Review of Reversal of Fortune (2003) by John B — 19 Jul 2012

They threw Jeremy Irons an Oscar for this which I think reflected a body of work rather than this in particular. THere is nothing terribly wrong with it. It just reeks of dullness.

This review of Reversal of Fortune (2003) was written by John B on 19 Jul 2012.

Reversal of Fortune has generally received very positive reviews.

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