Review of High Crimes (2002) by Joanna B — 24 Feb 2013

Judd's character totally unbelievable. Bad casting. Morgan Freeman made this watchable through.

This review of High Crimes (2002) was written by Joanna B on 24 Feb 2013.

High Crimes has generally received mixed reviews.

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