Review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) by Nitin R — 15 Feb 2013

A first of its kind, to be sure, but this beautiful film is not without problems.

This review of Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) was written by Nitin R on 15 Feb 2013.

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

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