Review of 7 Chinese Brothers (2015) by Becky F — 30 Apr 2016

I'm not sure what the point of this movie was at all. The characters are neither interesting nor likable, but... I didn't hate it. Mainly I watched it because Tunde from TV on the Radio is in it.

This review of 7 Chinese Brothers (2015) was written by Becky F on 30 Apr 2016.

7 Chinese Brothers has generally received mixed reviews.

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