Review of Holy Motors (2012) by Scott S — 17 Nov 2012

How Denis Lavant did not win best actor at Cannes I'll never understand.

This review of Holy Motors (2012) was written by Scott S on 17 Nov 2012.

Holy Motors has generally received positive reviews.

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