Review of Anomalisa (2015) by Kam Williams for Baret News — 18 Dec 2015

A sophisticated and insightful animated adventure strictly for adults.

This review of Anomalisa (2015) was written by Kam Williams and published by Baret News on 18 Dec 2015.

Anomalisa has generally received very positive reviews.

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