Review of Memories of Murder (2003) by Ibadd S — 14 Jan 2012

Realistic, Dark humor, Best Korean movie that I've ever seen.

This review of Memories of Murder (2003) was written by Ibadd S on 14 Jan 2012.

Memories of Murder has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Mildepan (1) on 11 Jan 2022

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By Abram R (22) on 01 Oct 2017

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By Garry A (128) on 04 Jan 2017

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It's a great police thriller and I enjoy them a lot but it has many tonal problems and I really didn't like the balance…

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(Mauro Lanari) Quid est veritas? (John 18: 38) and unde malum? have weighed on existence long before the latinorum…

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