Review of Downsizing (2017) by Melissa W — 29 Dec 2017

Very entertaining. Creative with plenty of humor. Matt Damon was the perfect man for the part.

This review of Downsizing (2017) was written by Melissa W on 29 Dec 2017.

Downsizing has generally received mixed reviews.

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