Review of Beastie Boys Story (2020) by Jluis_001 — 16 May 2020

Wishing Spike Jonze had directed something else. I mean after Her he had a mountain to climb but I would've loved a new film instead of a documentary.

This review of Beastie Boys Story (2020) was written by Jluis_001 on 16 May 2020.

Beastie Boys Story has generally received positive reviews.

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