Review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) by Gabriel K — 14 Apr 2009

Pretty good if you like Tommy Lee Jones.

See it if you like.

This review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) was written by Gabriel K on 14 Apr 2009.

In the Valley of Elah has generally received positive reviews.

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Masterful use of the David/Goliath archetype to comment on post 9/11 asynchronous warfare. Laconic Tommy Lee at his best…

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