Review of Love Is Strange (2014) by Stephen C — 20 Sep 2014

Quiet, subtle, and beautiful. Great performance by John Lithgow.

This review of Love Is Strange (2014) was written by Stephen C on 20 Sep 2014.

Love Is Strange has generally received positive reviews.

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