Review of Biutiful (2010) by Steven O — 27 Mar 2013

Iñárritu's weakest film but still pretty good.

This review of Biutiful (2010) was written by Steven O on 27 Mar 2013.

Biutiful has generally received positive reviews.

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Biutiful (and it's pronounced beautiful by the way) is without a doubt a step down from Alejandro González Iñárritu's previous dramas…

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