Review of Vanity Fair (2004) by Agata G — 30 Aug 2012

Pretty dresses & warped social lives. It's mindless pretty. Enjoy that or just don't watch it.

This review of Vanity Fair (2004) was written by Agata G on 30 Aug 2012.

Vanity Fair has generally received mixed reviews.

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