Review of Infamous (2006) by Elgan D — 27 Jan 2008

Not exactly light viewing but good. better that its bigger brother CAPOTE. Worth a look.

This review of Infamous (2006) was written by Elgan D on 27 Jan 2008.

Infamous has generally received positive reviews.

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