Review of Looking Glass (2018) by Temptershell — 10 Mar 2018

A tragically boring melodrama with elements of a thriller. Another film shot in a hurry with a surprisingly good cast but impossibly pitifully realized production.

This review of Looking Glass (2018) was written by Temptershell on 10 Mar 2018.

Looking Glass has generally received mixed reviews.

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