Review of Prisoners (2013) by Roger P — 08 Jan 2015

This would have been 4 stars if the story hadn't been so predictable. What is the opposite of plot holes?

This review of Prisoners (2013) was written by Roger P on 08 Jan 2015.

Prisoners has generally received very positive reviews.

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