Review of Sense and Sensibility (1995) by Michelle C — 18 Sep 2012

Kate winslet in an ang lee movie. nice one.

This review of Sense and Sensibility (1995) was written by Michelle C on 18 Sep 2012.

Sense and Sensibility has generally received very positive reviews.

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