Review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) by Aaron V — 19 Feb 2013

I tried to like this movie, but it was appalling.

This review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) was written by Aaron V on 19 Feb 2013.

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

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