Review of Safe (1993) by Robert H — 11 Aug 2007

Haynes camera is arrestingly understated. Moore gives one of the finest female performances I've ever seen. A mindfuck.

This review of Safe (1993) was written by Robert H on 11 Aug 2007.

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