Review of Ichi the Killer (2001) by Ad V — 21 Aug 2012

Takashi Miike is a sick, sick man. But you gotta love it.

This review of Ichi the Killer (2001) was written by Ad V on 21 Aug 2012.

Ichi the Killer has generally received positive reviews.

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