Review of Beach Rats (2017) by Fidel Antonio M — 20 Oct 2017

Raw and honest, but nothing we haven't seen before.

This review of Beach Rats (2017) was written by Fidel Antonio M on 20 Oct 2017.

Beach Rats has generally received positive reviews.

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