Review of Frozen River (1929) by Shaunna C — 28 Aug 2009

This was great. Truly affecting without being cloying or mawkish, and I am always ready to marry movies with lots of snowscapes.

This review of Frozen River (1929) was written by Shaunna C on 28 Aug 2009.

Frozen River has generally received very positive reviews.

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