Review of Big Eyes (2014) by Julia R — 27 Dec 2014

Delightful film, confirming Amy Adams' as America's sweetheart and Christoph Waltz as a most charming scuzzbag. Burton does a very good job directing too.

This review of Big Eyes (2014) was written by Julia R on 27 Dec 2014.

Big Eyes has generally received positive reviews.

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