Review of Ichi the Killer (2001) by Amber A — 26 May 2009

Not even sure what to say except AMAZING! Fantastic gore! Great fight scenes! Takashi Miike is BRILLIANT!!!!!!

This review of Ichi the Killer (2001) was written by Amber A on 26 May 2009.

Ichi the Killer has generally received positive reviews.

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