Review of Essential Killing (2010) by Ryden G — 06 Sep 2012

Pretty great movie, but it didn't have an ending. WTF! Halfway through one of the scenes it just cuts to credits.

This review of Essential Killing (2010) was written by Ryden G on 06 Sep 2012.

Essential Killing has generally received mixed reviews.

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