Review of Being John Malkovich (1999) by Nathaniel B — 21 Jan 2012

One seriously strange and surreal movie. But very good.

This review of Being John Malkovich (1999) was written by Nathaniel B on 21 Jan 2012.

Being John Malkovich has generally received very positive reviews.

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