Review of Lakeview Terrace (2008) by Max D — 27 Dec 2012

Yr typical bad crime drama ..i like wen Samuel L. Jackson plays bad cop..brings character to the movie.

This review of Lakeview Terrace (2008) was written by Max D on 27 Dec 2012.

Lakeview Terrace has generally received mixed reviews.

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