Review of Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) by Judge L — 06 Jan 2012

Good film with some very good acting by two brilliant actors, Neeson & Nesbitt.

This review of Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) was written by Judge L on 06 Jan 2012.

Five Minutes of Heaven has generally received positive reviews.

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