Review of The Water Diviner (2014) by Emma M — 30 Jun 2015

Some pretty graphic depictions of war but that just makes the impact of the movie greater.

This review of The Water Diviner (2014) was written by Emma M on 30 Jun 2015.

The Water Diviner has generally received positive reviews.

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