Review of The Boxtrolls (2014) by Orlando R — 04 Oct 2014

This movie had a lot of heart. Loved it! I wished there might have been a little more humor but not a big deal.

This review of The Boxtrolls (2014) was written by Orlando R on 04 Oct 2014.

The Boxtrolls has generally received positive reviews.

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