Review of The Place Beyond the Pines (2013) by Zak S — 29 Oct 2013

For a film I was so excited about seeing, I felt kinda disappointed.

This review of The Place Beyond the Pines (2013) was written by Zak S on 29 Oct 2013.

The Place Beyond the Pines has generally received positive reviews.

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