Review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) by Sarah F — 17 Mar 2009

Not usually my type of movie, but it was quite good.

This review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) was written by Sarah F on 17 Mar 2009.

In the Valley of Elah has generally received positive reviews.

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