Review of Margot at the Wedding (2007) by Vinod J — 13 Sep 2008

It has all that it needed to make an impressive movie; but somewhere it just doesn't pitch the plot well...It was quite a disappointment from what Noah has accomplished before...

This review of Margot at the Wedding (2007) was written by Vinod J on 13 Sep 2008.

Margot at the Wedding has generally received mixed reviews.

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