Review of The Reader (2008) by S Christian R — 01 Apr 2013

Nothing truly special in terms of yet another film regarding the Holocaust. Character interactions feel wooden and the supposed "romance" even more so fake and unrealistic.

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by S Christian R on 01 Apr 2013.

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