Review of The Reader (2008) by Emily M — 09 Sep 2010

Wonderful adaptation of the book. Kate Winslet, as always, pulls off the difficlult and complicated role beautifully.

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Emily M on 09 Sep 2010.

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