Review of Margot at the Wedding (2007) by Ben C — 12 Jul 2008

Particularly annoying and self-indulgent; despite miserable unlikable characters it is quite engaging and occasionally darkly humorous.

This review of Margot at the Wedding (2007) was written by Ben C on 12 Jul 2008.

Margot at the Wedding has generally received mixed reviews.

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