Review of Lay the Favorite (2012) by Maitland Mcdonagh for Film Journal International — 07 Dec 2012
This shaggy-dog story based on the improbable real-life adventures of exotic dancer-turned-bookie-turned-journalist Beth Raymer is never quite as amusing as it thinks it is, despite a charming performance by Rebecca Hall.
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This review of Lay the Favorite (2012) was written by Maitland Mcdonagh and published by Film Journal International on 07 Dec 2012.
Lay the Favorite has generally received mixed reviews.
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