Review of Only God Forgives (2013) by Michelle S — 16 Jan 2014

Possibly one of the most awful films I've ever had to sit through. Rigid dialogue, riddled with "dramatic" pauses. Not even Ryan Gosling can save this disaster!

This review of Only God Forgives (2013) was written by Michelle S on 16 Jan 2014.

Only God Forgives has generally received mixed reviews.

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