Review of Woman of the Year (1942) by Angela P — 12 Feb 2008

Hepburn and Tracy what a pair, great film.

This review of Woman of the Year (1942) was written by Angela P on 12 Feb 2008.

Woman of the Year has generally received positive reviews.

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By Brad S (2,657) on 06 Mar 2016

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By Lynn S (122) on 29 Jul 2009

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The movie kind of falls apart when it shifts gears from taking Hepburn's wit and independence seriously to lecturing her…

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By Nick K (690) on 27 Nov 2010

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