Review of No (2012) by Scott B — 04 Mar 2013

Chile's best foreign-language film Oscar nominee, a great, entertaining, wise view of 1988 referendum on Pinochet.

This review of No (2012) was written by Scott B on 04 Mar 2013.

No has generally received positive reviews.

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