Review of Ichi the Killer (2001) by Mathias B — 24 Apr 2010

"Everyone's got a bit of a sadist and a masochist in them, but not Ichi... he's 100% sadistic".

This review of Ichi the Killer (2001) was written by Mathias B on 24 Apr 2010.

Ichi the Killer has generally received positive reviews.

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