Review of Read My Lips (2001) by Susan M — 13 Jul 2012

Hollywood needs to take a few lessons in movie making from films like this. Brilliance.

This review of Read My Lips (2001) was written by Susan M on 13 Jul 2012.

Read My Lips has generally received very positive reviews.

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