Review of The Crucible (1996) by Alexandra ! — 26 Sep 2008

Insaine! some pretty cool crane shots add to the drama.

This review of The Crucible (1996) was written by Alexandra ! on 26 Sep 2008.

The Crucible has generally received positive reviews.

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