Review of Foxcatcher (2014) by Brian B — 14 Mar 2015

Editing/pace of film needed to be tightened up.

This review of Foxcatcher (2014) was written by Brian B on 14 Mar 2015.

Foxcatcher has generally received positive reviews.

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