Review of The Butler (2013) by Vincenzo B — 11 Jan 2014

Please go see this movie!!! Simply outstanding!!!

This review of The Butler (2013) was written by Vincenzo B on 11 Jan 2014.

The Butler has generally received positive reviews.

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