Review of The Ice Harvest (2005) by Penguins R — 18 Nov 2007

Oliver Platt is the under rated burnett version of Philip Seymour Hoffman.

This review of The Ice Harvest (2005) was written by Penguins R on 18 Nov 2007.

The Ice Harvest has generally received positive reviews.

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