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Review of Only God Forgives (2013) by Matt R — 09 Aug 2014

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Very stylized and elegant. Extraordinary soundtrack.

Pornographic violence.

This review of Only God Forgives (2013) was written by Matt R on 09 Aug 2014.

Only God Forgives has generally received mixed reviews.

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