Review of North Country (2005) by Vitria W — 18 Oct 2011

A true story with guts !! Awesome performance by Charlize Theron.

This review of North Country (2005) was written by Vitria W on 18 Oct 2011.

North Country has generally received positive reviews.

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It was a good movie. Guys will prolly snicker at it, but it's good. Women should stand up for themselves like she does in this movie…

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