Review of The Sisters Brothers (2018) by Johnathan D — 04 Oct 2018

"The Sisters Brothers" was a beautifully shot movie and the acting was phenomenal. It was refreshing to watch a French director's take on a very American genre.

This review of The Sisters Brothers (2018) was written by Johnathan D on 04 Oct 2018.

The Sisters Brothers has generally received positive reviews.

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