Review of In the Bedroom (2001) by Linda S — 21 Jul 2007

Disappointing, considering the actors in it. An oddity - Tom Cruise's cousin plays a bad guy in this.

This review of In the Bedroom (2001) was written by Linda S on 21 Jul 2007.

In the Bedroom has generally received very positive reviews.

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