Review of The Cold Light of Day (2012) by Michael W — 08 Apr 2012

An instantly forgettable thriller. Henry Cavill is particularly egregious as the lead, leading me to wonder if he's just a bad actor...

This review of The Cold Light of Day (2012) was written by Michael W on 08 Apr 2012.

The Cold Light of Day has generally received negative reviews.

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