Review of Blue Ruin (2014) by Connor B — 23 Nov 2014

The little revenge drama that could turns quite bloody here and there.

This review of Blue Ruin (2014) was written by Connor B on 23 Nov 2014.

Blue Ruin has generally received positive reviews.

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