Review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) by Isabelle P — 09 Mar 2010

I love Benicio so I'm not very objective...

This review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) was written by Isabelle P on 09 Mar 2010.

Things We Lost in the Fire has generally received positive reviews.

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My boricua Benicio, is a hit on films! And the quimic of him with Halle is fantastic! - Not bad at all :)…

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