Review of The Wound (2017) by Guy Lodge for Variety — 13 Mar 2017

The Wound is rich in such small, observational details.

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This review of The Wound (2017) was written by Guy Lodge and published by Variety on 13 Mar 2017.

The Wound has generally received positive reviews.

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