Review of Factotum (2005) by Vinny N — 20 Mar 2010

: A lyrical, impassive movie about just some guy. Would be a good twinbill with Barfly: 2-4 and 5th optional.

This review of Factotum (2005) was written by Vinny N on 20 Mar 2010.

Factotum has generally received positive reviews.

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By Rajansatish P (339) on 20 Apr 2011

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By Billy M (176) on 04 May 2011

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By Ian C (1,796) on 01 May 2010

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