Review of Appaloosa (2008) by Sarah T — 26 Apr 2012

Always a viggo mortenson fan...this one didn't do much for me....guess I'm just not a western gal...

This review of Appaloosa (2008) was written by Sarah T on 26 Apr 2012.

Appaloosa has generally received positive reviews.

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