Review of Shotgun Stories (2007) by Jan S — 15 Jun 2008

A deep and suspenfull film with excellent acting and cinematography, lots of quiet moments and subject matter like family and honor make it to an excellent modern western.

This review of Shotgun Stories (2007) was written by Jan S on 15 Jun 2008.

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