Review of Savages (2012) by Derek M — 26 Jan 2015

"Savages" is great, owing almost all it's credit to the appealing and complex performance by Blake Lively.

This review of Savages (2012) was written by Derek M on 26 Jan 2015.

Savages has generally received mixed reviews.

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