Review of Upstream Color (2013) by Paul W — 16 May 2013

Beautiful, engaging, enticing -this film draws you in seductively and carefully. The music is wonderful, the cinematography is perfect. Bravo!!!

This review of Upstream Color (2013) was written by Paul W on 16 May 2013.

Upstream Color has generally received positive reviews.

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