Review of The Dark Tower (2017) by Don F — 20 Apr 2018

I have not read the books. Idris Elba was good in this but Mathew McCaughney I think just came for the paycheck. The movie had bad pacing and plot issues.

This review of The Dark Tower (2017) was written by Don F on 20 Apr 2018.

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By Mae B (14) on 17 Sep 2018

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