Review of The Sisters Brothers (2018) by Frédéric G — 29 Sep 2018

Surprising end twist and unexpected additions to the Western genre. Recommended.

This review of The Sisters Brothers (2018) was written by Frédéric G on 29 Sep 2018.

The Sisters Brothers has generally received positive reviews.

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