Review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) by Brad Y — 07 Jan 2014

A quirky film unlike anything you've ever seen.

This review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) was written by Brad Y on 07 Jan 2014.

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

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