Review of Colossal (2017) by D. M — 29 May 2017

Woody Allen meets Guillermo del Toro. Hathaway has never been better.

This review of Colossal (2017) was written by D. M on 29 May 2017.

Colossal has generally received positive reviews.

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By Irene M (252) on 07 Jun 2018

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