Review of Sliding Doors (1998) by Adam E — 09 Dec 2008

Super imagination and a great presentation.

This review of Sliding Doors (1998) was written by Adam E on 09 Dec 2008.

Sliding Doors has generally received mixed reviews.

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It was average at best..i would not discourage anyone from watching it though it had its moments…

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By Claire T (1,124) on 29 Nov 2012

Wow I thought thid film was ace, I want it on DVD, it was a great lovely film and it starred Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah and John Lynch, it's…

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