Review of Appaloosa (2008) by Matthew B — 03 Jul 2013

Good cast/good acting/but pretty forgettable movie.

This review of Appaloosa (2008) was written by Matthew B on 03 Jul 2013.

Appaloosa has generally received positive reviews.

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