Review of Sophie's Choice (1982) by Ezra M — 18 Aug 2014

An overwhelmingly powerful experience... filled with perhaps one of the greatest performances of all time from Meryl Streep.

This review of Sophie's Choice (1982) was written by Ezra M on 18 Aug 2014.

Sophie's Choice has generally received very positive reviews.

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