Review of Killing Them Softly (2012) by Jennifer R — 08 Jul 2013

Brad Pitt and James Gandolfini are terrific in this otherwise lackluster gangster film. Disappointing to say the least.

This review of Killing Them Softly (2012) was written by Jennifer R on 08 Jul 2013.

Killing Them Softly has generally received mixed reviews.

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