Review of Foxcatcher (2014) by Todd B — 19 Mar 2015

Intense and tragic. Beautifully acted from [nearly] all yet frightfully gray.

This review of Foxcatcher (2014) was written by Todd B on 19 Mar 2015.

Foxcatcher has generally received positive reviews.

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