Review of Upstream Color (2013) by Shawn M — 12 Mar 2014

Might have to add a star once I figured out exactly what the hell just happened.

This review of Upstream Color (2013) was written by Shawn M on 12 Mar 2014.

Upstream Color has generally received positive reviews.

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Horrible film. Save your time and skip this movie…

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