Review of Ichi the Killer (2001) by Bernie S — 08 Jun 2012

Loved this movie so much and not just the gore but the over the top feeling of it.

This review of Ichi the Killer (2001) was written by Bernie S on 08 Jun 2012.

Ichi the Killer has generally received positive reviews.

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