Review of Secretariat (2010) by Aislinn H — 14 Jan 2013

I liked this film. But it wasn't perfect.

GRADE:B+.

This review of Secretariat (2010) was written by Aislinn H on 14 Jan 2013.

Secretariat has generally received positive reviews.

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