Review of A Serious Man (2009) by Ed K — 28 Dec 2010

Engrossing and entertaining, but the ending was a little above my head! Need to rewatch...

This review of A Serious Man (2009) was written by Ed K on 28 Dec 2010.

A Serious Man has generally received positive reviews.

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