Review of The Canyons (2013) by Matheus C — 16 Aug 2013

This movie does have ambition to be about something, but so did Glen or Glenda.

This review of The Canyons (2013) was written by Matheus C on 16 Aug 2013.

The Canyons has generally received negative reviews.

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