Review of A Most Violent Year (2014) by Charles M — 04 Feb 2015

Lacked the necessary tension. Cast were very good though.

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

A Most Violent Year has generally received positive reviews.

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