Review of Oldboy (2013) by Josh B — 28 Apr 2014

Disgustingly psychotic. I wish there was a little more but I'm not complaining. That ending was ridiculous.

This review of Oldboy (2013) was written by Josh B on 28 Apr 2014.

Oldboy has generally received mixed reviews.

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