Review of The Reader (2008) by James W — 23 Jul 2011

An amazing film but it would be a lot better if she didn't confess to a crime she did not commit, echoed To Kill A Mockingbird to me.

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by James W on 23 Jul 2011.

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