Review of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) by Erin B — 01 May 2009

Great acting but there's so many wtf moments especially the end.

This review of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) was written by Erin B on 01 May 2009.

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

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