Review of Lemon (2017) by Paul D — 02 Oct 2017

One of the most challenging films I ever sat through, but oddly likeable. Film one of MFF!

This review of Lemon (2017) was written by Paul D on 02 Oct 2017.

Lemon has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chuck Bowen (756) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 14 Aug 2017

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