Review of Red Road (2006) by Fredrick R — 24 Nov 2007

DEEP ONE.. kinda slow and bored in moments, but a very Deep and real movie, about real hard feelings and how somtimes simply Shit Happens.

This review of Red Road (2006) was written by Fredrick R on 24 Nov 2007.

Red Road has generally received positive reviews.

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