Review of 13 Assassins (2010) by Josh F — 11 Sep 2012

Nothing like a classic samurai bloodbath. Slick flick.

This review of 13 Assassins (2010) was written by Josh F on 11 Sep 2012.

13 Assassins has generally received very positive reviews.

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Well that was comfy for what it was. A pretty simple and well choreographed samurai action movie set in the end days of old Japan…

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