Review of The Lobster (2015) by Ethan R — 02 Jul 2016

I really enjoyed this dark comedy. I would definitely recommend this movie to friends and family.

This review of The Lobster (2015) was written by Ethan R on 02 Jul 2016.

The Lobster has generally received positive reviews.

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