Review of Amour (2012) by Johann M — 09 May 2013

Whoa - glacially paced but powerful film about the inevitable fate we all face - warts an' all. Harrowing but unmissable.

This review of Amour (2012) was written by Johann M on 09 May 2013.

Amour has generally received very positive reviews.

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