Review of Free State of Jones (2016) by Ilja S — 13 Nov 2016

Free State of Jones is not a bad movie, it's just a huge missed oportunity. It is narratively uneven, full of exposition, and just has very little to offer.

This review of Free State of Jones (2016) was written by Ilja S on 13 Nov 2016.

Free State of Jones has generally received positive reviews.

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