Review of Keane (2004) by Joyce L — 20 Oct 2007

I watched this for Damien Lewis. Very boring. Experimentally draggy.

This review of Keane (2004) was written by Joyce L on 20 Oct 2007.

Keane has generally received positive reviews.

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