‘Solomon Kane’ movie review: Prague-shot fantasy a real treat
Solomon Kane is a good-enough sword-and-sorcery tale, brutal and moody and atmospheric
June 23, 2010
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Solomon Kane is a good-enough sword-and-sorcery tale, brutal and moody and atmospheric
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