Review of The Shipping News (2001) by Jeremy S — 16 May 2009

Unjustly maligned adaptation is better than the overly precious novel on which it is based. Solid work all around.

This review of The Shipping News (2001) was written by Jeremy S on 16 May 2009.

The Shipping News has generally received positive reviews.

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