Review of Cosmopolis (2012) by Jeremy D — 29 Mar 2013

Uh what was the point? It was in no way entertaining. One of the worst movies I've seen in a while.

This review of Cosmopolis (2012) was written by Jeremy D on 29 Mar 2013.

Cosmopolis has generally received mixed reviews.

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