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Review of The Reader (2008) by Rob D — 26 Apr 2012

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Go fuck yourself and your brain, Stephen Daldry!!!!! This is garbage!

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Rob D on 26 Apr 2012.

The Reader has generally received positive reviews.

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