Review of Oldboy (2013) by Maurel B — 06 May 2015

Boa versão americana do original japonês! Vale a pena assistir.

This review of Oldboy (2013) was written by Maurel B on 06 May 2015.

Oldboy has generally received mixed reviews.

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