Review of Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) by Steven M — 30 Aug 2014

Finely assembled, but scarcely captivating.

26.7.14.

This review of Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) was written by Steven M on 30 Aug 2014.

Only Lovers Left Alive has generally received positive reviews.

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