Review of The Crucible (1996) by Viginti T — 12 Jun 2009

I burst into tears when this movie ended. An interesting take on history. With great acting from Lewis and Ryder this movie sucks you in and doesn't let you go.

This review of The Crucible (1996) was written by Viginti T on 12 Jun 2009.

The Crucible has generally received positive reviews.

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