Review of Body of Lies (2008) by George I — 18 Feb 2011

Kick ass, relevant, brilliantly casted, powerfully delivered and powerfully acted.

This review of Body of Lies (2008) was written by George I on 18 Feb 2011.

Body of Lies has generally received positive reviews.

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