Review of Mistress America (2015) by Douglas M — 23 Mar 2016

Full of smart, ironic, clever jokes, this comedy is well narrated and acted.

This review of Mistress America (2015) was written by Douglas M on 23 Mar 2016.

Mistress America has generally received positive reviews.

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Pretentious and over the top acting at times, this film was both sweet and dreadful at the same time…

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