Review of Returner (2002) by Jamie V — 21 Aug 2007

As a Sci-fi movie, it's crap. But Anne Suziki and Takeshi Kaneshiro in one movie? I'm sold!

This review of Returner (2002) was written by Jamie V on 21 Aug 2007.

Returner has generally received mixed reviews.

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