Review of Shotgun Stories (2007) by Matthew S — 15 May 2015

Super-dramatic film that shows where pride can take you. It takes way too long to get to the point and all the characters seem like variations on the same bored, pissed-off person.

This review of Shotgun Stories (2007) was written by Matthew S on 15 May 2015.

Shotgun Stories has generally received positive reviews.

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