Review of Roman Holiday (1953) by Yuan L — 28 Dec 2008

Pretty Princess Audrey and a handsome journalist..romantic..

This review of Roman Holiday (1953) was written by Yuan L on 28 Dec 2008.

Roman Holiday has generally received very positive reviews.

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The story is playful (like the motor cycle riding, the fight at the riverside) and plain. There are slight sorrow and romance at the end as well…

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Princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn) is feeling overwhelmed by her duties as a monarch and elects to play hooky in Rome during a goodwill tour…

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