Review of Rosewater (2014) by Sue B — 28 Mar 2015

Good story and movie. Not bad for Jon Stewarts first.

This review of Rosewater (2014) was written by Sue B on 28 Mar 2015.

Rosewater has generally received positive reviews.

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