Review of The Ruins (2008) by Mã©Lissa A — 02 Nov 2009

Gross and horrible stroyline! Never again!

This review of The Ruins (2008) was written by Mã©Lissa A on 02 Nov 2009.

The Ruins has generally received mixed reviews.

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Un groupe de jeunes cons partent explorer une pyramide maya… mais ça ne se passe pas comme prévu…

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