Review of Downsizing (2017) by Adam Graham for Detroit News — 22 Dec 2017

Little people. Big ideas. Massive misfire.

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This review of Downsizing (2017) was written by Adam Graham and published by Detroit News on 22 Dec 2017.

Downsizing has generally received mixed reviews.

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