Review of The Raven (2012) by Nicole T — 21 Jun 2013

Who the heck decided John Cusack would make a good Edgar Allen Poe?

This review of The Raven (2012) was written by Nicole T on 21 Jun 2013.

The Raven has generally received mixed reviews.

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