Review of Holy Motors (2012) by Alex P — 28 Feb 2013

Mesmerizingly strange and willfully perverse, Holy Motors offers an unforgettable visual feast alongside a spellbinding -- albeit unapologetically challenging -- narrative.

This review of Holy Motors (2012) was written by Alex P on 28 Feb 2013.

Holy Motors has generally received positive reviews.

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