Review of Eastern Promises (2007) by Sarah T — 13 Jan 2019

It's been a while since I've seen a good crime film, and this is one I would definitely recommend.

This review of Eastern Promises (2007) was written by Sarah T on 13 Jan 2019.

Eastern Promises has generally received very positive reviews.

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