Review of Essential Killing (2010) by Topi T — 25 Apr 2011

Vincent Gallo on ehkÃ¤ maailman vittumaisin ihminen, mut yks parhampia nÃ¤yttelijÃ¶itÃ¤!! Jeah mikÃ¤ leffa :D.

This review of Essential Killing (2010) was written by Topi T on 25 Apr 2011.

Essential Killing has generally received mixed reviews.

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