Review of A Most Violent Year (2014) by Chris I — 07 Sep 2015

Tldr movie review review: not enough violence. movie's good man, who cares!

This review of A Most Violent Year (2014) was written by Chris I on 07 Sep 2015.

A Most Violent Year has generally received positive reviews.

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