Review of Room 237 (2012) by Cory S — 22 Oct 2013

This Film "Room 237" will Open your eyes!!! Stanley Kubrick is a true genius! Some people in this film are reaching... but some things will shock you.

This review of Room 237 (2012) was written by Cory S on 22 Oct 2013.

Room 237 has generally received positive reviews.

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