Review of The Lady in the Van (2015) by Julie C — 15 Feb 2016

Good movie with a terrific performance by Maggie Smith.

This review of The Lady in the Van (2015) was written by Julie C on 15 Feb 2016.

The Lady in the Van has generally received positive reviews.

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