Review of Seven Pounds (2008) by Alex K — 27 Dec 2013

My Favorite Film Is 1941's Citizen Kane.

This review of Seven Pounds (2008) was written by Alex K on 27 Dec 2013.

Seven Pounds has generally received positive reviews.

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