Review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) by Sue A — 19 Oct 2014

90 minutes of child abuse. How is it acceptable to watch this because it is somehow art?

This review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) was written by Sue A on 19 Oct 2014.

Beasts of the Southern Wild has generally received very positive reviews.

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