Review of Chaos Theory (2008) by Michael Phillips for Chicago Tribune — 09 Apr 2008

The performances and Marcos Siega’s direction put a pleasing sheen on the material.

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This review of Chaos Theory (2008) was written by Michael Phillips and published by Chicago Tribune on 09 Apr 2008.

Chaos Theory has generally received mixed reviews.

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