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‘Animals’ Review: Ben Affleck’s Political Dilemma

Ben Affleck plays a mayoral candidate who’s having a very bad day in this fizz-free political thriller.

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‘Animals’ Review: Ben Affleck’s Political Dilemma

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‘Animals’ Review: Ben Affleck’s Political Dilemma

Ben Affleck plays a mayoral candidate who’s having a very bad day in this fizz-free political thriller.

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‘Animals’ Review: The Politician’s Dilemma

Ben Affleck plays a mayoral candidate who’s having a very bad day in this fizz-free political thriller.

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