Review of The Reader (2008) by Pearl R — 18 Sep 2010

Kate was stellar as always.... would watch this movie again! great acting....

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Pearl R on 18 Sep 2010.

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Review of The Reader (2008) by Pearl R — 18 Sep 2010

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