Review of Okja (2017) by David Nusair for Reel Film Reviews — 08 Jul 2017

A fairly colossal disappointment and misfire from Joon-ho Bong...

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This review of Okja (2017) was written by David Nusair and published by Reel Film Reviews on 08 Jul 2017.

Okja has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Atticus B (122) on 11 Aug 2018

Okja is a really good Netflix movie with a great cast in it. I thought it had good special effects, and a good story…

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