Review of The Promise (2016) by Fabrizia B — 23 Apr 2017

Great movie. Good acting Cristiano Bale and Oscars Isaac.

This review of The Promise (2016) was written by Fabrizia B on 23 Apr 2017.

The Promise has generally received positive reviews.

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