Review of Anomalisa (2015) by Jack W — 15 Aug 2016

HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO FEEL ABOUT THIS FILM!?

This review of Anomalisa (2015) was written by Jack W on 15 Aug 2016.

Anomalisa has generally received very positive reviews.

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For all its naturalism and attention to detail, the conceit of Anomalisa, though beautifully executed, smacks of gimmickry…

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Like spending 40 minutes inside the boring life of my creepy old boss. Turned it off went it went from boring to offensive…

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