Review of Trumbo (2015) by Shea A — 24 Feb 2016

Outstanding performance by Bryan Cranston and a well constructed movie.

This review of Trumbo (2015) was written by Shea A on 24 Feb 2016.

Trumbo has generally received positive reviews.

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