Review of Heights (2005) by Adam S — 31 May 2008

I love James Marsden. This is a great movie. It follows the six degrees of separation of six different people that are interconnected in strange ways.

This review of Heights (2005) was written by Adam S on 31 May 2008.

Heights has generally received positive reviews.

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