Review of Suddenly Last Summer (2012) by Alexis O — 20 Jul 2007

This is very camp indeed and includes a post-accident Montgomery Clift, so his matinee idol looks are gone. However, Elizabeth Taylor looks ravishing.

This review of Suddenly Last Summer (2012) was written by Alexis O on 20 Jul 2007.

Suddenly Last Summer has generally received positive reviews.

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