Review of The Reader (2008) by Brad S — 13 Nov 2011

Beautifully written film. Kate Winslet was once again excellent.

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Brad S on 13 Nov 2011.

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Review of The Reader (2008) by Brad S — 13 Nov 2011

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