Review of Detachment (2011) by Paul R — 20 Jan 2013

Brody's best ever performance. For all its brilliance - it's explicitness will leave you feeling beaten and broken.

This review of Detachment (2011) was written by Paul R on 20 Jan 2013.

Detachment has generally received positive reviews.

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