Review of Elizabethtown (2005) by Ronald S — 10 Mar 2009

Gritty drama about a suicidal shoe designer. Okay film with an good soundtrack.

This review of Elizabethtown (2005) was written by Ronald S on 10 Mar 2009.

Elizabethtown has generally received mixed reviews.

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1/9/16 This is a movie that has been on my to watch list for longer than I can remember…

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