Review of Upstream Color (2013) by Patrick H — 31 Aug 2013

Interesting premise, great beginning, but seemed to lose its way and drag on for too long.

This review of Upstream Color (2013) was written by Patrick H on 31 Aug 2013.

Upstream Color has generally received positive reviews.

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