Review of Prisoners (2013) by J B — 24 Sep 2014

Would be a thriller if it wasn't so goddamn slow. Oh and icky too.

This review of Prisoners (2013) was written by J B on 24 Sep 2014.

Prisoners has generally received very positive reviews.

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