Review of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) by Tim S — 16 Jan 2010

I dare you to watch this movie and not be blown away. Taylor and Burton at their heated best.

This review of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) was written by Tim S on 16 Jan 2010.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? has generally received very positive reviews.

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