Review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) by Randell C — 19 Apr 2013

Strange but compelling story of modern swamp-dwellers on the extreme margin of society.

This review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) was written by Randell C on 19 Apr 2013.

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

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