Review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) by Anna C — 21 Jun 2009

Benicio makes this movie. He is incredibly talented and thanks to him this movie is worth watching.

This review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) was written by Anna C on 21 Jun 2009.

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

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