Review of Shattered Glass (2003) by Sean S — 06 Oct 2012

Sarsgaard is unbeleivable in this movie, but Hayden Christensen is shitty as usual.

This review of Shattered Glass (2003) was written by Sean S on 06 Oct 2012.

Shattered Glass has generally received positive reviews.

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