Review of Captain Fantastic (2016) by Mitchell M — 11 Mar 2017

Offbeat and engaging, "Captain Fantastic" is a strong family drama with resonant themes, and features an excellent performance from Viggo Mortensen.

This review of Captain Fantastic (2016) was written by Mitchell M on 11 Mar 2017.

Captain Fantastic has generally received very positive reviews.

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