Review of The End of the Affair (1999) by Paul J — 11 Aug 2008

A fine tragic love story with two outstanding performances. Michael Nyman's score is utterly heartbreaking.

This review of The End of the Affair (1999) was written by Paul J on 11 Aug 2008.

The End of the Affair has generally received positive reviews.

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