Review of Road to Perdition (2002) by Jay L — 22 Jan 2013

Really, really hollow film. Chicago looks nice. This film is dead on the inside though.

This review of Road to Perdition (2002) was written by Jay L on 22 Jan 2013.

Road to Perdition has generally received very positive reviews.

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