Review of The Butler (2013) by Dave L — 01 Mar 2014

Really loved this movie hands down one of my top 5 movies of 2013.

This review of The Butler (2013) was written by Dave L on 01 Mar 2014.

The Butler has generally received positive reviews.

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By Aaron H (880) on 21 May 2016

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