Review of Happy Christmas (2014) by Tatsuhito K — 11 Aug 2015

Pity it's magnificent cast was wasted on mumblecore.

This review of Happy Christmas (2014) was written by Tatsuhito K on 11 Aug 2015.

Happy Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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