Review of The Reader (2008) by Cee L — 12 May 2011

Highly engrossing movie with a brilliant performance frm kate winslet and a splendid background score frm nico muhly.........

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Cee L on 12 May 2011.

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Review of The Reader (2008) by Cee L — 12 May 2011

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