Review of The Reader (2008) by Meredith W — 08 Dec 2012

I finally got around to watching this and wish now that I had not waited so long. Great performances, especially from Kate Winslett. A film that said so much without characters actually having to say it.

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Meredith W on 08 Dec 2012.

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Review of The Reader (2008) by Meredith W — 08 Dec 2012

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