Review of Dying of the Light (2014) by Mark V — 26 May 2015

I couldn't follow this story. It also seems Nicholas Cage is not as good as he used to be.

This review of Dying of the Light (2014) was written by Mark V on 26 May 2015.

Dying of the Light has generally received negative reviews.

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