Review of Pretty Persuasion (2005) by Amy C — 14 Jun 2007

Crazy movie, not as good as I was expecting but good nonetheless. very disturbing, I like that.

This review of Pretty Persuasion (2005) was written by Amy C on 14 Jun 2007.

Pretty Persuasion has generally received positive reviews.

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