Review of Vanity Fair (2004) by Kmm . — 08 Apr 2008

A gorgeous film about a woman determined to make something of her poverty-stricken life. Mira Nair is one of the greatest directors of our time, and Reese glows in this amazing story.

This review of Vanity Fair (2004) was written by Kmm . on 08 Apr 2008.

Vanity Fair has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Luis O (272) on 10 Jul 2012

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By Muffin M (1,164) on 29 Aug 2012

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