Review of A Serious Man (2009) by Steven C — 05 Jun 2011

"When the truth is found to be lies / When all the joy within you dies" ... Then what?

This review of A Serious Man (2009) was written by Steven C on 05 Jun 2011.

A Serious Man has generally received positive reviews.

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