Review of The Age of Innocence (1993) by Yasmine A — 04 Oct 2006

A great change of pace for Scorsese with great performances by Daniel Day-Lewis and Wionna Ryder.

This review of The Age of Innocence (1993) was written by Yasmine A on 04 Oct 2006.

The Age of Innocence has generally received very positive reviews.

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