Review of Deliverance (1972) by Josh D — 15 Apr 2009

One word...Squeel!

Voight & Reynolds. Voight iz awsum in this; hero. Gud film, worth wochin, strangely directed yet very clever!

This review of Deliverance (1972) was written by Josh D on 15 Apr 2009.

Deliverance has generally received very positive reviews.

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