Review of Only God Forgives (2013) by Sam S — 24 Jun 2015

THIS REVENGE DRAMA IS VASTLY UNDERRATED. IT'S BRUTAL - YET MESMERISING.

This review of Only God Forgives (2013) was written by Sam S on 24 Jun 2015.

Only God Forgives has generally received mixed reviews.

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