Review of Lust, Caution (2007) by Lauren S — 03 Aug 2008

A good movie, but really not what I was expecting at all.

This review of Lust, Caution (2007) was written by Lauren S on 03 Aug 2008.

Lust, Caution has generally received positive reviews.

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