Review of The Scarlet Letter (1995) by Ruth L — 16 Feb 2008

Missed the beginning, but it was just a time killer anyway.

This review of The Scarlet Letter (1995) was written by Ruth L on 16 Feb 2008.

The Scarlet Letter has generally received mixed reviews.

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This is not an objective or professional film review. not this one, no. all the stars because it resurrected my sense for romance…

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