Review of All the King's Men (2006) by Adam L — 10 Aug 2007

Not really my type of movie...but Sean Penn was great. Ending pretty damn good as well.

This review of All the King's Men (2006) was written by Adam L on 10 Aug 2007.

All the King's Men has generally received mixed reviews.

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