Review of The Paperboy (2012) by Javid G — 04 Jan 2013

Efron was amazing. Best I've ever seen him. Matthew was ridiculously insane. Kidman saw an amazing slut!!! Cosner was the perfect psychopath!!! A must watch!!!!

This review of The Paperboy (2012) was written by Javid G on 04 Jan 2013.

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