Review of Elephant (2010) by Joel A — 24 Dec 2015

A gorgeous modern masterpiece of unshakeable power.

This review of Elephant (2010) was written by Joel A on 24 Dec 2015.

Elephant has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jesse W (293) on 20 Mar 2014

Raw and unsettling. Twisted and voyeuristic. Brilliant and nightmarish. A 5/5 masterpiece...........and the only film I will never watch again…

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