Review of The Reader (2008) by Anna C — 19 Sep 2010

A very good story, and great performance from Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes. I liked the drama and it was interesting till the end. Good movie for Drama lovers.

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Anna C on 19 Sep 2010.

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