Review of Thelma (2017) by Gilbert R — 19 Nov 2017

A thriller that just keeps building as it goes along.

This review of Thelma (2017) was written by Gilbert R on 19 Nov 2017.

Thelma has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jon T (527) on 14 Oct 2018

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By Erick Estrada (196) for Cinegarage (196) on 28 Mar 2018

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By Pepe C (61) on 21 Apr 2018

Muy buen thriller sobre natural... Carrie en Arthouse. Muy recomendable…

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By Samantha C (308) on 14 Oct 2018

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