Review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) by Rizwan N — 26 May 2009

Kind of felt like an extended addition of JAG or CSI.

This review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) was written by Rizwan N on 26 May 2009.

In the Valley of Elah has generally received positive reviews.

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