Review of Moonlight (2016) by P M — 24 Feb 2017

Straight up art film. Out of this world acting and directing, beautiful score. Mind numbingly banal plot.

This review of Moonlight (2016) was written by P M on 24 Feb 2017.

Moonlight has generally received very positive reviews.

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