Review of The Boxtrolls (2014) by Mikael M — 10 Oct 2018

This movie did a very good job at entertaining kids with a heartbreaking and funny storyline. However, it could've done better with the climax.

This review of The Boxtrolls (2014) was written by Mikael M on 10 Oct 2018.

The Boxtrolls has generally received positive reviews.

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