Review of August: Osage County (2013) by Khyati S — 25 Feb 2014

WOW Meryl Streep : Hands Down !! The landscapes, the Post-Funeral Lunch Scene, Lay down Sally, etcetra, are ferociously intelligent.

This review of August: Osage County (2013) was written by Khyati S on 25 Feb 2014.

August: Osage County has generally received positive reviews.

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