Review of Sleuth (2007) by Lynette B — 25 May 2008

I think Jude Law did an awesome job, and so did Micheal Caine... It was a pretty awesome movie, I thought...

This review of Sleuth (2007) was written by Lynette B on 25 May 2008.

Sleuth has generally received mixed reviews.

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