Review of The Reader (2008) by Deepak C — 17 Jan 2012

Wonderful and deep account of a secret affair in post-war Germany, although it's much more than that covering a lot of themes in one story. Well acted and well shot.

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Deepak C on 17 Jan 2012.

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Review of The Reader (2008) by Deepak C — 17 Jan 2012

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