Review of Anomalisa (2015) by Nicholas A — 18 Feb 2016

"The most human film of the year!".

Critics were right! This film was amazing!

This review of Anomalisa (2015) was written by Nicholas A on 18 Feb 2016.

Anomalisa has generally received very positive reviews.

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