Review of Sleuth (2007) by Paul S — 17 Nov 2008

Very cleverly film, Great Dialogue and Jude Law is mental.

This review of Sleuth (2007) was written by Paul S on 17 Nov 2008.

Sleuth has generally received mixed reviews.

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