Review of The Sunset Limited (2011) by Miles H — 06 Aug 2011

Refreshing screenplay adaptation, with two amazing actors. Zero hollywood distractions, all dialoge and raw emotion.

This review of The Sunset Limited (2011) was written by Miles H on 06 Aug 2011.

The Sunset Limited has generally received very positive reviews.

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