Review of The Remains of the Day (1993) by Josh S — 01 Nov 2007

Otherworldly performance by Tony Hopkins! ... a tragic life of wasted opportunities ... I´d give 6 stars if I could.

This review of The Remains of the Day (1993) was written by Josh S on 01 Nov 2007.

The Remains of the Day has generally received very positive reviews.

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