Review of Pretty Persuasion (2005) by Frank N — 29 Mar 2009

Love the dialog and camera work. Knowing my luck I will probably eventually date this character...Great Movie!!

This review of Pretty Persuasion (2005) was written by Frank N on 29 Mar 2009.

Pretty Persuasion has generally received positive reviews.

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