Review of Nothing Bad Can Happen (2013) by Michael L — 28 Apr 2014

Brilliant, devastating allegory. One of the year's best films.

This review of Nothing Bad Can Happen (2013) was written by Michael L on 28 Apr 2014.

Nothing Bad Can Happen has generally received positive reviews.

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