Many Beautiful Things
7.9
2015
1 hr 10 min
History
, Documentary
In an age when women were incapable of joining the artistic dialogue, Lilias Trotter managed to win the favour of celebrated critics.
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- Cast:
- John Rhys-Davies , Michelle Dockery
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Excellent, smart action film.
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Disturbing yet enthralling
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It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.
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In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.
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