Review of The Crimson Rivers (2000) by Eric B — 08 Jul 2010

Any movie with Jean Reno is sure to please. This movie sets a great pace for its genre but the ending became too Hollywood for my tastes; overall a good film.

This review of The Crimson Rivers (2000) was written by Eric B on 08 Jul 2010.

The Crimson Rivers has generally received positive reviews.

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