Review of A Most Violent Year (2014) by Brian C — 04 Feb 2015

Another top-notch performance from Oscar Isaac, on this occasion sporting an '80s bouffant.

This review of A Most Violent Year (2014) was written by Brian C on 04 Feb 2015.

A Most Violent Year has generally received positive reviews.

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