Review of A Most Violent Year (2014) by Nick W — 31 Jan 2015

This movie COULD'VE been great, but it's rather slow, except for the mildly climaxing ending.

This review of A Most Violent Year (2014) was written by Nick W on 31 Jan 2015.

A Most Violent Year has generally received positive reviews.

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