Review of The Sapphires (2012) by Phillip F — 07 Apr 2013

Very enjoyable. Predictable plot sort of. But would unhesitatingly recommend it.

This review of The Sapphires (2012) was written by Phillip F on 07 Apr 2013.

The Sapphires has generally received positive reviews.

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