Review of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) by Jean-Nicolas V — 08 Mar 2008

Beautiful landscapes of the Mexican/US border, a personal drama and some questions that are better left unanswered...

This review of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) was written by Jean-Nicolas V on 08 Mar 2008.

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

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