Review of What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) by Shounak B — 22 Feb 2014

This film almost nowhere leaves a bad impression or reactionary attempt on any incidents it's trying to depict.Also, DeCaprio is the invention here.

This review of What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) was written by Shounak B on 22 Feb 2014.

What's Eating Gilbert Grape has generally received very positive reviews.

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