Review of The Age of Innocence (1993) by Brent G — 27 Jan 2008

Scorsese films love more violently than his gangster pictures.

This review of The Age of Innocence (1993) was written by Brent G on 27 Jan 2008.

The Age of Innocence has generally received very positive reviews.

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