Review of Moonrise Kingdom (2012) by Tom M — 29 Aug 2013

Moonrise Kingdom is very unique, weird, and strange but all in a good way.

This review of Moonrise Kingdom (2012) was written by Tom M on 29 Aug 2013.

Moonrise Kingdom has generally received very positive reviews.

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