Review of Pretty Persuasion (2005) by Jaimie-Lee B — 21 Aug 2007

Absolutely Incredible. If you want to see deceit & manipulation in every imaginable form, watch this movie. Touches on many important issues/taboos as well...

This review of Pretty Persuasion (2005) was written by Jaimie-Lee B on 21 Aug 2007.

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