Review of The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004) by Archai M — 31 Aug 2007

Wow. Just wow. This movie can grab one's heart and wretch it. I would warn that not everyone should see it.

This review of The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004) was written by Archai M on 31 Aug 2007.

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things has generally received mixed reviews.

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