Review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) by Sheila M — 03 May 2009

Really liked this one. Love Charlize Theron and Tommy Lee Jones. Awesome. See it.

This review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) was written by Sheila M on 03 May 2009.

In the Valley of Elah has generally received positive reviews.

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