Review of Veronica Guerin (2003) by Wennie L — 07 Sep 2007

Best movie made on this story to date. I like how they didn't demonize the IRA like many films before it.

This review of Veronica Guerin (2003) was written by Wennie L on 07 Sep 2007.

Veronica Guerin has generally received positive reviews.

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