Review of Lawless (2012) by Tom R — 21 Dec 2013

Could have been a good movie, but it fails. Too much helplessness of Jack ruins it.

This review of Lawless (2012) was written by Tom R on 21 Dec 2013.

Lawless has generally received positive reviews.

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