Review of The Reader (2008) by Matthew R — 05 Jan 2013

Superb performances; Winslet deserves the Oscar. A very good adaptation of the novel. It is moving, disturbing and will leave you thinking about the perplexities of life and how people can truly change your life; for good or bad.

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Matthew R on 05 Jan 2013.

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Review of The Reader (2008) by Matthew R — 05 Jan 2013

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