Review of Pretty Persuasion (2005) by Preston L — 26 Jun 2007

I saw this and was bored out of my mind until the indian girl killed herself, but then they ruined it again by putting evan rachel wood back on screen.

This review of Pretty Persuasion (2005) was written by Preston L on 26 Jun 2007.

Pretty Persuasion has generally received positive reviews.

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