Review of Pretty Persuasion (2005) by Lydia D — 23 Jul 2007

Very funny! Evan Rachel Wood and James Woods are hilarious! Can't wait to buy it!

This review of Pretty Persuasion (2005) was written by Lydia D on 23 Jul 2007.

Pretty Persuasion has generally received positive reviews.

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