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Aug 23, 2012

by woopak_the_thrill
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Simple, yet effective film about someone finding exactly who he is, finding something unexpected that eventually defines him. Dafoe manages to engage and enthrall the viewer, despite some rough areas in the script. Not what I expected, but a worthy watch. [3.5 Out of 5 Stars]

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FM_ALEX September 07, 2012

Been meaning to watch this

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