Review of Conviction (2010) by Theresa M — 09 Apr 2011

Great story. Fake New England accents will always make me cringe......

This review of Conviction (2010) was written by Theresa M on 09 Apr 2011.

Conviction has generally received positive reviews.

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What a great movie, true story of how one sisters determination to prove her brothers innocence :) but the irony of it was when he got released…

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By Brontë Y (134) on 22 Mar 2013

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