Review of The Lovely Bones (2009) by Akilo R — 17 May 2013

Was ok... kinda went lull in the middle of the movie. Ending was unexpected...

This review of The Lovely Bones (2009) was written by Akilo R on 17 May 2013.

The Lovely Bones has generally received mixed reviews.

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These critics that think this movie is bad are idiots. How about going through child abuse then you have right to your opion…

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