Review of The Reader (2008) by Bruce D — 16 Jan 2012

Tough going but wow what a fantastic movie!

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Bruce D on 16 Jan 2012.

The Reader has generally received positive reviews.

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Review of The Reader (2008) by Bruce D — 16 Jan 2012

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