Review of Lakeview Terrace (2008) by James W — 19 Apr 2010

Good story and idea but not very good choice in actors (besides jackson ofcourse)!!!

This review of Lakeview Terrace (2008) was written by James W on 19 Apr 2010.

Lakeview Terrace has generally received mixed reviews.

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