Review of The Son of No One (2011) by Pamela W — 06 Jun 2013

2/10: A below average police drama. Simple storyline, bad direction, brutally slow pacing, and poor execution.

This review of The Son of No One (2011) was written by Pamela W on 06 Jun 2013.

The Son of No One has generally received negative reviews.

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