Review of Holy Motors (2012) by Jesse L — 07 Sep 2013

At times seemingly weird for the sake of weird, it nevertheless delivers a darkly mystifying treat and showcases Lavant's chameleon-like versatility.

This review of Holy Motors (2012) was written by Jesse L on 07 Sep 2013.

Holy Motors has generally received positive reviews.

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