Review of Holy Motors (2012) by Phillip S — 23 Aug 2017

I don't know why, but I liked it. There is something mesmerizing about it that once you start watching you won't want to stop.

This review of Holy Motors (2012) was written by Phillip S on 23 Aug 2017.

Holy Motors has generally received positive reviews.

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