Review of Mistress America (2015) by Barbara B — 02 Feb 2016

Really appreciate the work of Greta Gerwig, but this collection of characters left me feeling somewhat disengaged and with an uneasy feeling.

This review of Mistress America (2015) was written by Barbara B on 02 Feb 2016.

Mistress America has generally received positive reviews.

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