Review of Prisoners (2013) by Bruno V — 14 May 2015

For a movie that long it doesn't bored me for a minute , 2 favorite actors in it is a bonus ...no real happy ending ...

Second time still great !

This review of Prisoners (2013) was written by Bruno V on 14 May 2015.

Prisoners has generally received very positive reviews.

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