Review of Prisoners (2013) by Julian T — 22 Aug 2014

Anyone who is turned off by the length is probably a child abductor.

This review of Prisoners (2013) was written by Julian T on 22 Aug 2014.

Prisoners has generally received very positive reviews.

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