Review of The History Boys (2006) by Kelly F — 30 Jul 2010

Wow, what a wonderful movie! Subtle, funny, intelligent. The characters, Posner in particular, are a delight. An LGBT must-see.

This review of The History Boys (2006) was written by Kelly F on 30 Jul 2010.

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