Review of Savages (2006) by Steven J — 22 Sep 2012

Well acted....hoffmann and linney were great. avoided cliches and has a surprising ending...

This review of Savages (2006) was written by Steven J on 22 Sep 2012.

Savages has generally received positive reviews.

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