Review of The Water Diviner (2014) by Rafael L — 06 Jun 2015

The Water Diviner doesn't always work, but the great performances and beautiful cinematography can make you look past it's flaws.

This review of The Water Diviner (2014) was written by Rafael L on 06 Jun 2015.

The Water Diviner has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bruno V (991) on 05 Dec 2016

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