Review of Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) by Per H — 03 Apr 2010

Very well paced and wonderfully acted, Five Minutes of Heaven delivers intensity and great performances.

This review of Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) was written by Per H on 03 Apr 2010.

Five Minutes of Heaven has generally received positive reviews.

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