Review of Secrets & Lies (1996) by Tomek S — 21 Aug 2011

What a load of pants! Cut the first hour out and you might have an average eastenders film.

This review of Secrets & Lies (1996) was written by Tomek S on 21 Aug 2011.

Secrets & Lies has generally received very positive reviews.

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