Review of The Anniversary (1968) by Robert C — 18 Aug 2014

Bettie Davis plays a bitchy mom with an eye patch. Sadly, that's not enough to carry the movie.

This review of The Anniversary (1968) was written by Robert C on 18 Aug 2014.

The Anniversary has generally received positive reviews.

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By Oreste M (40) on 26 Jun 2008

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By Carlton R (180) on 10 Nov 2011

This is a fantastic film, ms davies plays a total bitch who every year brings her family together [who all hate her] to commemorate the death…

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By Janean L (5) on 03 Dec 2007

Best comedy film ever. Bette is at her bitchy best. Those insults are brutally hilarious…

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By Karen O (26) on 10 Aug 2008

Bette Davis at her bitchiest best. Absolutely superb... not been available on DVD until recently although apparently it wasn't banned…

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By Jay N (1,399) on 26 May 2009

Bette's in full on camp bitch mode here and having a hell of a good time, if you're in that mood too you'll have a fine time…

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By Ralph T (16) on 03 Nov 2007

A camp classic for any gay mans collection...or straight.Blunt,bitchy and brutal.Bette Davis was made for films like this.Her dialogue is acid…

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By Martin A (401) on 30 May 2018

Bette Davis is legendary in this film, vicious, camp, dramatic and just fantastic. A wonderful film, total classic, wonderful cast…

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By Christopher S (2,154) on 10 Aug 2008

Bette Davis at her bitchiest best. Absolutely superb... not been available on DVD until recently although apparently it wasn't banned…

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