Review of Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn (2013) by Jay N — 24 May 2013

I think they just put "BROOKLYN" in all caps to get folks to watch. That's why I watched! Wish they would remove the CAPS so avoid others from watching, ugh!

This review of Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn (2013) was written by Jay N on 24 May 2013.

Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn has generally received negative reviews.

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