Review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) by Devi A — 01 Mar 2009

People should watch this. One honest movie.

This review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) was written by Devi A on 01 Mar 2009.

In the Valley of Elah has generally received positive reviews.

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