Review of Assassination Tango (2003) by J M — 30 Apr 2009

Intense study of a brutalised killer mellowing.

This review of Assassination Tango (2003) was written by J M on 30 Apr 2009.

Assassination Tango has generally received mixed reviews.

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Ever since I saw this movie a couple years ago I have wanted to go to Argentina to learn the tango. I thought this movie was great and well done…

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I was disappointed in this film from a keen tanguero and wonderful actor, I had hoped for more yet somehow it didnt erally get going for me…

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