Review of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) by Mark S — 20 Dec 2009

Poor guy. Dragging along a dead man to bring to his wife.

This review of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) was written by Mark S on 20 Dec 2009.

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada has generally received very positive reviews.

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