Review of Margot at the Wedding (2007) by Nigel H — 19 Oct 2008

Smart and entertaining. Great complex characters as you'd expect from a Jim Jarmusch film.

This review of Margot at the Wedding (2007) was written by Nigel H on 19 Oct 2008.

Margot at the Wedding has generally received mixed reviews.

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