Review of Shattered Glass (2003) by Barbara M — 21 Jan 2009

Intriguingly sly and slick. I loved this movie because you think you know everything but suddenly something else is revealed. Peter Sarsgard is brilliant!

This review of Shattered Glass (2003) was written by Barbara M on 21 Jan 2009.

Shattered Glass has generally received positive reviews.

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