Review of Prisoners (2013) by Arjun N — 16 Jan 2015

A touch of over acting throughout the movie, but a suspenseful and riveting plot make this a must watch thriller.

This review of Prisoners (2013) was written by Arjun N on 16 Jan 2015.

Prisoners has generally received very positive reviews.

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