Review of The Reader (2008) by Rob Gonsalves for eFilmCritic.com — 24 Mar 2009

Winslet creates a flawed and fascinating villain.

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This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Rob Gonsalves and published by eFilmCritic.com on 24 Mar 2009.

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Review of The Reader (2008) by Rob Gonsalves for eFilmCritic.com — 24 Mar 2009

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