Review of Fair Game (2010) by Kartik J — 26 Aug 2011

Watts and Penn put in powerhouse performances in this enthralling political thriller on the real-life Valerie Plame saga, damning the Bush administration...

This review of Fair Game (2010) was written by Kartik J on 26 Aug 2011.

Fair Game has generally received positive reviews.

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