Review of Brain on Fire (2017) by Toby H — 20 Jan 2019

I could see what they were going for, but it was a frustrating watch.

This review of Brain on Fire (2017) was written by Toby H on 20 Jan 2019.

Brain on Fire has generally received positive reviews.

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