Review of Reversal of Fortune (2003) by Dan O — 21 Aug 2010

Though its pace is all over the place and story is bit off setting, this strange film does well with its direction from Schroeder, wonderful writing, and most of all powerful performances from Irons and Close.

This review of Reversal of Fortune (2003) was written by Dan O on 21 Aug 2010.

Reversal of Fortune has generally received very positive reviews.

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