Review of Shadowlands (1993) by Dave J — 14 Aug 2007

Extremely powerful and moving film - a real tear jerker in which Anthony Hopkins shows he can actually act...

This review of Shadowlands (1993) was written by Dave J on 14 Aug 2007.

Shadowlands has generally received very positive reviews.

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