Review of Anonymous (2011) by Christopher M — 15 Jan 2012

A bit long but strikingly done by Emmerich. Some amazing performances.

This review of Anonymous (2011) was written by Christopher M on 15 Jan 2012.

Anonymous has generally received mixed reviews.

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The more it tries to make you believe in it's half baked theories the more fake it comes off. It's just a crappy unentertaining film…

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