Review of The Reader (2008) by François M — 11 Jan 2016

La plus grande qualité du film de Daldry est d'être intensément émouvant et touchant. Le jeu des acteurs est aussi très crédible et aide sans doute à rendre les émotions... Un film à la fois triste et beau. Moment intense.

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by François M on 11 Jan 2016.

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Review of The Reader (2008) by François M — 11 Jan 2016

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