Review of Memories of Murder (2003) by James H — 14 Jun 2007

Quite a slow moving film but so well put together and character driven, one of my top films.

This review of Memories of Murder (2003) was written by James H on 14 Jun 2007.

Memories of Murder has generally received very positive reviews.

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