Review of A Dangerous Method (2011) by Rory O — 30 Apr 2012

Ok but I think these period piece movies need more story to keep me occupied. Atonement was a good one.

This review of A Dangerous Method (2011) was written by Rory O on 30 Apr 2012.

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