Review of The Reader (2008) by James K — 29 Nov 2010

I didn't dislike this film, but I probably wouldn't watch it again. It's like a lesson into how to totally fuck up a young man's life.

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by James K on 29 Nov 2010.

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