Review of White Oleander (2002) by Sofia L — 28 Jan 2008

A guilty pleasure of mine... A great movie of a great book, and it holds up to multiple viewings.

This review of White Oleander (2002) was written by Sofia L on 28 Jan 2008.

White Oleander has generally received positive reviews.

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