Review of The Kindergarten Teacher (2018) by Andres C — 17 Oct 2018

Maggie Gyllenhaal is the only developed character of the movie, its 99% her. One note story, falls short everywhere.

This review of The Kindergarten Teacher (2018) was written by Andres C on 17 Oct 2018.

The Kindergarten Teacher has generally received positive reviews.

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