Review of Post Tenebras Lux (2012) by Agata P — 27 Dec 2012

IÂ´ve loved all previous ReygadasÂ´ movies, but this one is pretty disappointing. Even his ambitious are high, the effect is vague and with no depth whatsoever.

This review of Post Tenebras Lux (2012) was written by Agata P on 27 Dec 2012.

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