Review of Animal Kingdom (2010) by Jason H — 21 Jan 2012

Pretty good.... Liked the criminal POV and usually Aussie fliccs don't do it for me but this was different and the lead was kinda a lug but he was good too!!!

This review of Animal Kingdom (2010) was written by Jason H on 21 Jan 2012.

Animal Kingdom has generally received very positive reviews.

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