Review of Only God Forgives (2013) by Ioan E — 21 Nov 2013

Tries to copy too many styles and doesn't succeed. The story is a bit thin also...

This review of Only God Forgives (2013) was written by Ioan E on 21 Nov 2013.

Only God Forgives has generally received mixed reviews.

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