Review of The Reader (2008) by I Don't Know W — 10 Jun 2011

This movie messed with my emotions. Slow at times, but very well done :).

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by I Don't Know W on 10 Jun 2011.

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Review of The Reader (2008) by I Don't Know W — 10 Jun 2011

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