Review of Essential Killing (2010) by Ninjaw P — 24 Apr 2011

Film d'action sans flingues ni explosions.. Images Ã couper le souffle, ambiance polaire, interprÃ (C)tation brutale - Un petit bijou.

This review of Essential Killing (2010) was written by Ninjaw P on 24 Apr 2011.

Essential Killing has generally received mixed reviews.

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