Review of The Pledge (2001) by Joe F — 01 May 2008

Sean Penn's directorial style all over this one. Quirky storyline, kind of a stetch, but who cares...I'll watch Old Jack in anything.

This review of The Pledge (2001) was written by Joe F on 01 May 2008.

The Pledge has generally received positive reviews.

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