Review of Murder by Numbers (2002) by Natalie T — 26 Dec 2007

Something about this movie is just fascinating to me. I can't really figure out what that is though. I love absinthe, maybe that is it?

This review of Murder by Numbers (2002) was written by Natalie T on 26 Dec 2007.

Murder by Numbers has generally received mixed reviews.

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