Review of Being John Malkovich (1999) by Matthew A — 08 Jul 2012

Existentialists will enjoy this film. A masterpiece.

"Malkovich. Malkovich. Malkovich? Malkovich, Malkovich.".

This review of Being John Malkovich (1999) was written by Matthew A on 08 Jul 2012.

Being John Malkovich has generally received very positive reviews.

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