Review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) by Antonio B — 24 Feb 2013

Beasts is a touching story with a great performance from Quvenzhané Wallis.

This review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) was written by Antonio B on 24 Feb 2013.

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

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