Review of Prisoners (2013) by Matt H — 09 May 2015

Excellent acting and cinematography!!! A tension filled drama but sometimes wonders off but fortunately not too much. Excellent ending!!!!

This review of Prisoners (2013) was written by Matt H on 09 May 2015.

Prisoners has generally received very positive reviews.

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