Review of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) by Michele L — 21 Mar 2008

AWesome!! I luvvv Tommy lee in this flic!!

This review of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) was written by Michele L on 21 Mar 2008.

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

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My cousin Julio Cesar Cedillo plays Melquiades Estrada, so it's a little disturbing for me to watch…

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