Review of Oldboy (2013) by Rick K — 20 Mar 2014

Disturbing, but Josh Brolin was unstoppable!

This review of Oldboy (2013) was written by Rick K on 20 Mar 2014.

Oldboy has generally received mixed reviews.

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