Review of A Most Violent Year (2014) by Simon P — 24 Aug 2015

A meticulously crafted, simmering crime drama.

This review of A Most Violent Year (2014) was written by Simon P on 24 Aug 2015.

A Most Violent Year has generally received positive reviews.

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