Review of Youth (2015) by Tor M — 07 Jan 2016

What an awful movie. I was seduced by the presence of Michael Caine. Lots of good actors but way to much art house pretension. Ugh! Don't waste your time.

This review of Youth (2015) was written by Tor M on 07 Jan 2016.

Youth has generally received positive reviews.

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