Review of Being Flynn (2012) by Clint E — 01 Sep 2012

Great movie! Recommend I because the situation could be any of us. As the captain says its a quick fall to the bottom.

This review of Being Flynn (2012) was written by Clint E on 01 Sep 2012.

Being Flynn has generally received mixed reviews.

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The emotion is so raw, so human, it is very hard to remember you are watching a film…

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