Review of Body of Lies (2008) by Gilles M — 20 Jul 2010

DiCaprio excellent comme d'hab, et Crowe mÃ©connaissable. Une rÃ©ussite de plus pour Ridley Scott !

This review of Body of Lies (2008) was written by Gilles M on 20 Jul 2010.

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