Review of Lakeview Terrace (2008) by Cheryl L — 05 Jan 2011

A very odd movie, not what I was expecting. Really slow in places.

This review of Lakeview Terrace (2008) was written by Cheryl L on 05 Jan 2011.

Lakeview Terrace has generally received mixed reviews.

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