Review of Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (2014) by Patrick B — 29 Apr 2015

Slow and uninteresting, with a soundtrack that could break glass.

This review of Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (2014) was written by Patrick B on 29 Apr 2015.

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