Review of Elektra (2013) by Kevin H — 25 Mar 2009

Jennifer Garner is awesome in this movie. One of her best.

This review of Elektra (2013) was written by Kevin H on 25 Mar 2009.

Elektra has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jenn P (45) on 10 Feb 2016

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