Review of Yentl (1983) by Iris S — 19 Oct 2007

A.k.a Barbra Streisand yodels and barks while trying to fight for women's rights. It's been done many times before, and better.

This review of Yentl (1983) was written by Iris S on 19 Oct 2007.

Yentl has generally received positive reviews.

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