Review of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016) by Lenny R — 11 Sep 2016

Don't expect a comedy. Don't expect a drama. It unconvincingly oscillates between both genres.

This review of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016) was written by Lenny R on 11 Sep 2016.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot has generally received positive reviews.

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