Review of The Sunset Limited (2011) by Mike C — 18 Apr 2014

Perfect download for Easter....my favorite actor reprising his incredible chemistry with Samuel L Jackson in a script by Cormac McCarthy. Score!

This review of The Sunset Limited (2011) was written by Mike C on 18 Apr 2014.

The Sunset Limited has generally received very positive reviews.

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