Review of Cosmopolis (2012) by Filmgrinder S — 27 Apr 2013

-A SPECTER IS HAUNTING THE WORLD. CAPITALISM-.

Always looking forward to the next Cronenberg film.

This review of Cosmopolis (2012) was written by Filmgrinder S on 27 Apr 2013.

Cosmopolis has generally received mixed reviews.

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