Review of Catfish (2010) by Pam Grady for Boxoffice Magazine — 01 Feb 2010

This is a film of warmth, humor, suspense and surprising grace.

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This review of Catfish (2010) was written by Pam Grady and published by Boxoffice Magazine on 01 Feb 2010.

Catfish has generally received positive reviews.

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