Review of The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004) by Jesica — 06 Jun 2008

Great Movie, Greater Book. <3 Asia Argento!

This review of The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004) was written by Jesica on 06 Jun 2008.

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things has generally received mixed reviews.

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