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Review of The Good German (2006) by Scott F — 08 Feb 2012

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Loved the style , the acting, music. Blanchett was so fuckin sexy in this! but didnt like ne thing else.

This review of The Good German (2006) was written by Scott F on 08 Feb 2012.

The Good German has generally received mixed reviews.

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