Review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) by Luiserghio M — 21 Mar 2009

Fine work from Halle Berry and specially from Benicio del Toro, 6.5/10.-.

This review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) was written by Luiserghio M on 21 Mar 2009.

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