Review of Solace (2006) by Doug W — 05 Feb 2017

Pretty good, original take in the serial killer genre.

This review of Solace (2006) was written by Doug W on 05 Feb 2017.

Solace has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Scott S (1,964) on 31 Mar 2017

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By Gimly M (816) on 30 May 2017

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By Matthew H (1,857) on 29 Jun 2017

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By James P (1,130) on 18 Jan 2017

A lot better than what I thought it would be…

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By Helpful R (8) on 19 May 2017

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By Vanessa K (33) on 30 May 2017

Colin F. was in it briefly and much later.Anthony Hopkins was front and center with a horrible haircut…

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By Rickey D (8) on 25 Mar 2017

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By Ron W (124) on 15 Mar 2017

A good cast and an interesting storyline are butchered in this lackluster thriller…

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