Review of Güeros (2014) by Oscar G — 21 Jan 2015

FantÃ¡stico trabajo. Una propuesta visual inigualable, y un guion sÃ³lido y sorpresivo que desequilibra al espectador.

This review of Güeros (2014) was written by Oscar G on 21 Jan 2015.

Güeros has generally received very positive reviews.

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