Review of Foxcatcher (2014) by Carlos I — 18 Mar 2015

Very unsettling performance by Steve Carell.

This review of Foxcatcher (2014) was written by Carlos I on 18 Mar 2015.

Foxcatcher has generally received positive reviews.

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