Review of Sense and Sensibility (1995) by Dolly V — 01 Mar 2009

Excellent adaptation! The Oscar was WELL-DESERVED!!!!! Winslet did a brilliant job! Such expression at such a YOUNG age!!! So impressive!

This review of Sense and Sensibility (1995) was written by Dolly V on 01 Mar 2009.

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