Review of Demolition (2016) by Jessica T — 28 Jul 2016

Jake Gyllenhaal has an existential awakening in the strange, yet oddly endearing "Demolition.".

This review of Demolition (2016) was written by Jessica T on 28 Jul 2016.

Demolition has generally received positive reviews.

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