Review of Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) by John K — 05 Jan 2011

Another misleading trailer, a great idea that just fell flat. Honestly, I tried to care and connect with the characters, and I just couldn't.

This review of Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) was written by John K on 05 Jan 2011.

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