Review of Open Water (2004) by Paul B — 29 Mar 2008

Super idee! super film! dans les limites de son ambition. tres prenant, une experimentation terrorifique reussite.

This review of Open Water (2004) was written by Paul B on 29 Mar 2008.

Open Water has generally received mixed reviews.

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