Review of The Devil's Own (1997) by Mrs. W — 06 Nov 2007

It's a bit political but I still loved it!

This review of The Devil's Own (1997) was written by Mrs. W on 06 Nov 2007.

The Devil's Own has generally received mixed reviews.

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