Review of The Reader (2008) by Ingrid B — 18 May 2011

Relieved I wasn't watching this with my 16 year old son...

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Ingrid B on 18 May 2011.

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Review of The Reader (2008) by Ingrid B — 18 May 2011

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