Review of Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) by Matt R — 01 Jul 2008

Terrible that this happened, but as a movie was utterly boring and anti-climatic.

This review of Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) was written by Matt R on 01 Jul 2008.

Rabbit-Proof Fence has generally received very positive reviews.

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