Review of Appaloosa (2008) by Pat H — 30 Dec 2012

Jeremy Irons is terrible but this is a pretty decent western.

This review of Appaloosa (2008) was written by Pat H on 30 Dec 2012.

Appaloosa has generally received positive reviews.

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