Review of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) by Alex K — 26 Jan 2008

What a film! Tommy Lee Jones is AMAZING !!! Barry Pepper is no slouch either.

This review of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) was written by Alex K on 26 Jan 2008.

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

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