Review of Foxcatcher (2014) by Terry I — 16 Apr 2015

Dull, plodding film orbiting Carell's narcoleptic performance. I have no insight into the main character's motivation. Skip this & rent "Reversal of Fortune".

This review of Foxcatcher (2014) was written by Terry I on 16 Apr 2015.

Foxcatcher has generally received positive reviews.

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