Review of The Man with the Iron Fists (2012) by Tc R — 04 Apr 2013

RZA Snapped he directed Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu!!! #TIGHTASHELL.

This review of The Man with the Iron Fists (2012) was written by Tc R on 04 Apr 2013.

The Man with the Iron Fists has generally received mixed reviews.

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