Review of 99 Homes (2015) by Jayakrishnan R — 20 Feb 2016

Yes powerful, but strange and depressing!

This review of 99 Homes (2015) was written by Jayakrishnan R on 20 Feb 2016.

99 Homes has generally received positive reviews.

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