Review of Prisoners (2013) by Frances Ann A — 01 May 2014

Very slow and miserable story with depressing Nordic soundtrack.

This review of Prisoners (2013) was written by Frances Ann A on 01 May 2014.

Prisoners has generally received very positive reviews.

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