Review of Eastern Promises (2007) by Michael P — 08 Jan 2013

I wish Cronenberg made more films like this, but no... Oh well.

This review of Eastern Promises (2007) was written by Michael P on 08 Jan 2013.

Eastern Promises has generally received very positive reviews.

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