Review of Southland Tales (2007) by James P — 01 Jul 2009

This was a okay movie, the storyline was kind of weird, but still okay.

This review of Southland Tales (2007) was written by James P on 01 Jul 2009.

Southland Tales has generally received mixed reviews.

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