Review of Holy Motors (2012) by Ben R — 28 Nov 2012

Exhilarating, unflinching cinema of the best variety. One of 2012's best films and a surreal artistic statement worthy of Luis Bunuel or Alejandro Jodorowsky.

This review of Holy Motors (2012) was written by Ben R on 28 Nov 2012.

Holy Motors has generally received positive reviews.

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