Review of The Last King of Scotland (2006) by Alex L — 31 Aug 2009

Good mvoie.. wats with mcavoy's hair.. please.. I woudl have liked to drool over him but coudlnt.. VERY well acted by whitaker and mcavoy.

This review of The Last King of Scotland (2006) was written by Alex L on 31 Aug 2009.

The Last King of Scotland has generally received very positive reviews.

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