Review of The Night Listener (2006) by Emma P — 19 Feb 2008

Great movie well worth watching one of my favourite actors playing a serious role good to see.

This review of The Night Listener (2006) was written by Emma P on 19 Feb 2008.

The Night Listener has generally received mixed reviews.

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