Review of Take This Waltz (2011) by Juli R — 07 Nov 2013

This was a realistic movie about a woman who doesn't know what she wants. Sarah Polley gets nice cast together.

This review of Take This Waltz (2011) was written by Juli R on 07 Nov 2013.

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