Review of A Serious Man (2009) by Steven S — 09 Feb 2012

Pure garbage with one of the worst endings I've ever seen. The entire family was gravely disapointed (and my wife is usually a Coen fan).

This review of A Serious Man (2009) was written by Steven S on 09 Feb 2012.

A Serious Man has generally received positive reviews.

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