Review of New World (2013) by Ian C — 30 Jul 2013

Quality Korean gangster flick, where the filth are scummier than the crooks.Choi Min-sik is the balls.

This review of New World (2013) was written by Ian C on 30 Jul 2013.

New World has generally received positive reviews.

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