Review of TransSiberian (2008) by Steven Rea for Philadelphia Inquirer — 02 Jan 2013

Manages to pull off a couple of startling surprises.

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This review of TransSiberian (2008) was written by Steven Rea and published by Philadelphia Inquirer on 02 Jan 2013.

TransSiberian has generally received positive reviews.

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