Review of Last Days (2014) by Nicolas W — 23 Sep 2007

Van Sant, ou comment faire le tout avec rien.

This review of Last Days (2014) was written by Nicolas W on 23 Sep 2007.

Last Days has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jack P (772) on 11 Dec 2011

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