Review of Concussion (2013) by Honest C — 20 Feb 2015

Could have been done so much better but agree with critics Robin Weigert is superb.

This review of Concussion (2013) was written by Honest C on 20 Feb 2015.

Concussion has generally received mixed reviews.

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