Review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) by Mathue E — 26 Feb 2013

Strange and sad. Girl deserved her Oscar nom tho.

This review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) was written by Mathue E on 26 Feb 2013.

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

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