Review of Persona (2008) by Tyler D — 24 Dec 2012

Catharsis is real x 2 Let go x 2 Jesus christ let go.

This review of Persona (2008) was written by Tyler D on 24 Dec 2012.

Persona has generally received positive reviews.

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