Review of Breaking the Waves (2014) by Matt G — 18 Aug 2009

Pretty contrived, but it's von Trier. So you kind of have to expect that.

This review of Breaking the Waves (2014) was written by Matt G on 18 Aug 2009.

Breaking the Waves has generally received positive reviews.

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