Review of The Green Knight (2021) by Colig54 — 23 Aug 2021

A promising setting is quickly spoiled by a surrealist trip into what could quite easily be described as LSD inspired waste of bloody time.

This review of The Green Knight (2021) was written by Colig54 on 23 Aug 2021.

The Green Knight has generally received positive reviews.

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