Review of Moonlight (2016) by Andrew K — 17 Apr 2017

Nothing clever to say here. This is a great movie. A meaningful and honest movie. Both brutal and beautiful. Watch it. Just watch it.

This review of Moonlight (2016) was written by Andrew K on 17 Apr 2017.

Moonlight has generally received very positive reviews.

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