Review of Basic (2003) by Céline D — 31 Oct 2009

Pas mal, rebondissements jusqu'Ã la derniÃ¨re minute !

This review of Basic (2003) was written by Céline D on 31 Oct 2009.

Basic has generally received mixed reviews.

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