Review of Dark Horse (2012) by John M — 10 Apr 2015

My first Solondz movie. funny and depressing. Will have to check out his other films...

This review of Dark Horse (2012) was written by John M on 10 Apr 2015.

Dark Horse has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Holly R (220) on 27 Jan 2013

Todd Solondz set the bar very high with Welcome to the Dollhouse and Happiness - so high that I don't think he's been back at that level for…

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By Ana B (374) on 28 Jan 2013

Imagine making a movie about the most obnoxious man ever, well that will be Dark Horse…

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By Paul P (1,688) on 12 Jan 2013

Like The Artist, a movie that made no directional sense to me until the very... last... shot. Then everything made sense…

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By Casey B (442) on 13 Jan 2013

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By Marvin B (403) on 22 Jan 2013

Another depressing dramedy from Todd Solondz, the king of awkward. This was not my favourite of his but definately had it's moments…

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