Review of Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010) by Magnus S — 19 Feb 2014

Tsui Hark's storytelling gives us a fun ride.

This review of Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010) was written by Magnus S on 19 Feb 2014.

Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame has generally received positive reviews.

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