Review of Captain Fantastic (2016) by Kareem E — 11 Nov 2016

Bolstered by a charismatically moving and intricate performance from Viggo Mortensen, Captain Fantastic is an enjoyable humanist drama that wisely balances its quirk with tender realism and emotion.

This review of Captain Fantastic (2016) was written by Kareem E on 11 Nov 2016.

Captain Fantastic has generally received very positive reviews.

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