Review of Stronger (2017) by Evan K — 22 Sep 2017

Too much on sorry ass family and not enough on recovery. Wife should have disconnected from his bloodline.

This review of Stronger (2017) was written by Evan K on 22 Sep 2017.

Stronger has generally received positive reviews.

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