Review of Prisoners (2013) by Ewc O — 21 Nov 2015

Extremely tense, exceptionally acting, but could've been condensed.

This review of Prisoners (2013) was written by Ewc O on 21 Nov 2015.

Prisoners has generally received very positive reviews.

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