Review of The Loneliest Planet (2012) by Loucindy W — 20 Feb 2013

Not going to be for everyone, but a fairly brilliant and subtle film on the topics of travel, gender issues, and audience-as-voyeur.

This review of The Loneliest Planet (2012) was written by Loucindy W on 20 Feb 2013.

The Loneliest Planet has generally received mixed reviews.

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