Review of Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010) by Dave C — 23 Dec 2011

There is a character in this movie named Dr. Donkey Wang. Nuff Said!!

This review of Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010) was written by Dave C on 23 Dec 2011.

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

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