Review of The Lady in the Van (2015) by Joseph J — 20 Feb 2016

Maggie Smith transcends a bad gimmick, the choice to potray Alan Bennett not once but twice.

This review of The Lady in the Van (2015) was written by Joseph J on 20 Feb 2016.

The Lady in the Van has generally received positive reviews.

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