Review of Borgman (2013) by Rob D — 19 Oct 2018

Intriguing and entertaining movie. It leaves the viewers with many questions but tickles the imagination. I really liked the movie, exceptional for a Dutch production.

This review of Borgman (2013) was written by Rob D on 19 Oct 2018.

Borgman has generally received positive reviews.

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