Review of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) by Kristy L — 07 Feb 2009

This was an awesome movie. I love Tommy Lee Jones.

This review of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) was written by Kristy L on 07 Feb 2009.

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

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