Review of Sophie's Choice (1982) by Gordon B — 09 Dec 2008

I want to see this one again because I really couldn't appreciate it the first time around..

This review of Sophie's Choice (1982) was written by Gordon B on 09 Dec 2008.

Sophie's Choice has generally received very positive reviews.

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