Review of House of Flying Daggers (2004) by Tommi A — 23 Mar 2009

I love this movie action crazy daggers its coo.

This review of House of Flying Daggers (2004) was written by Tommi A on 23 Mar 2009.

House of Flying Daggers has generally received very positive reviews.

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