Review of A Most Violent Year (2014) by Brian L — 26 Jul 2015

Methodical and brilliantly shot. One of the top 5 movies of 2015.

This review of A Most Violent Year (2014) was written by Brian L on 26 Jul 2015.

A Most Violent Year has generally received positive reviews.

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