Review of Captain Fantastic (2016) by Jessica T — 04 Nov 2016

Though riddled with contradictions, "Captain Fantastic" offers a moving portrait of love, loss and family.

This review of Captain Fantastic (2016) was written by Jessica T on 04 Nov 2016.

Captain Fantastic has generally received very positive reviews.

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