Review of A Most Violent Year (2014) by Dave N — 03 Feb 2015

Tense Sopranos-esque 80s drama which is not most violent.

This review of A Most Violent Year (2014) was written by Dave N on 03 Feb 2015.

A Most Violent Year has generally received positive reviews.

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