Review of Pretty Persuasion (2005) by Lindsay S — 17 Jun 2008

I loved it. I've never found Evan Rachel Woods so attractive before. Damn she was hot in this movie.

This review of Pretty Persuasion (2005) was written by Lindsay S on 17 Jun 2008.

Pretty Persuasion has generally received positive reviews.

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