Review of Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) by Luan S — 13 Jan 2013

Well I'm kinda speechless. Disturbing, great, open ending, confused. That about sums it up for me :-/.

This review of Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) was written by Luan S on 13 Jan 2013.

Martha Marcy May Marlene has generally received positive reviews.

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