Review of Solo (2013) by Bryan P — 10 Sep 2014

Poor mystery film. Child counsellor has to live on a remote island all by herself for a weekend but unearths a terrible secret.

This review of Solo (2013) was written by Bryan P on 10 Sep 2014.

Solo has generally received mixed reviews.

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