Review of Lawless (2012) by Ilari T — 31 Jan 2013

Kieltolain aikaan ei viinan kanssa lotrattu. Guy Pearce vetää mahtavasti pahiksen roolin - puistattava tyyppi jo heti ensi sekunneista lähtien.

This review of Lawless (2012) was written by Ilari T on 31 Jan 2013.

Lawless has generally received positive reviews.

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