Review of Sleuth (2007) by Pilvi S — 25 Apr 2010

Caine's fantastic. Jude Law isn't awful. Oh all right he is awful.

This review of Sleuth (2007) was written by Pilvi S on 25 Apr 2010.

Sleuth has generally received mixed reviews.

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