Review of Love & Mercy (2015) by Michelle J — 19 Nov 2015

The actors all excel in a biopic that proves you don't have to summarize someone's entire life to be compelling.

This review of Love & Mercy (2015) was written by Michelle J on 19 Nov 2015.

Love & Mercy has generally received very positive reviews.

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