Review of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) by Christina G — 18 Jan 2009

Maggie Smith, Best Actress, 1969, as "Miss Jean Brodie" in "The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie".

This review of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) was written by Christina G on 18 Jan 2009.

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Steve B (1,343) on 24 May 2012

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Just watched this for the first time and I don't understand why this movie was considered amazing…

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By Christy P (99) on 20 Jun 2012

A powerful performance by Maggie Smith but shouldn't forget her young charges as well…

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By Leena L (663) on 19 Jul 2012

The Prime. Still waiting for mine. Hoping it is more exiting than the one of Mss Jean Brodie…

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