Review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) by Jean P — 22 Jun 2010

Well acted by all actors and the story is an unwinding mystery. I don't know what else to say. Just watch it!

This review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) was written by Jean P on 22 Jun 2010.

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