Review of Killing Them Softly (2012) by Tyler P — 14 May 2013

Slow moving and I felt Brad Pitt was wasted on the movie.

This review of Killing Them Softly (2012) was written by Tyler P on 14 May 2013.

Killing Them Softly has generally received mixed reviews.

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