Review of Jaffa (2009) by David Nusair for Reel Film Reviews — 09 Nov 2010

...an engaging, sporadically enthralling little drama...

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This review of Jaffa (2009) was written by David Nusair and published by Reel Film Reviews on 09 Nov 2010.

Jaffa has generally received positive reviews.

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