Review of Foxcatcher (2014) by C.j. H — 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 C.j. H on 16 Apr 2015.

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