Review of Captain Fantastic (2016) by Brian S — 05 Aug 2016

Well made, thought through film. Good performances by entire cast. Despite a few weak moments, the heart of the film rings through.

This review of Captain Fantastic (2016) was written by Brian S on 05 Aug 2016.

Captain Fantastic has generally received very positive reviews.

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