Review of Big Gold Brick (2022) by Mauro_Lanari — 18 Sep 2022

(Mauro Lanari).

Brian Petsos' directorial debut, produced by Oscar Isaac and futilely rambling.

This review of Big Gold Brick (2022) was written by Mauro_Lanari on 18 Sep 2022.

Big Gold Brick has generally received negative reviews.

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