Review of In the Electric Mist (2009) by Joy H — 25 Jul 2009

I love Tommy Lee Jones, but this wasn't his best. It was entertaining enough, but fairly slow.

This review of In the Electric Mist (2009) was written by Joy H on 25 Jul 2009.

In the Electric Mist has generally received mixed reviews.

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