Review of Shattered Glass (2003) by Mary R — 07 Oct 2008

Riveting movie, great acting by Christensen. A lawyer that lies? No way dude!

This review of Shattered Glass (2003) was written by Mary R on 07 Oct 2008.

Shattered Glass has generally received positive reviews.

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When our minds don't trust a system, when we are the only one to not be trusted, for we are the ones who abuse the system this whole time…

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