Review of Only God Forgives (2013) by Tom R — 21 Oct 2013

I couldn't get into this movie and I really liked Drive. Plenty of violence in this movie just not enough heart.

This review of Only God Forgives (2013) was written by Tom R on 21 Oct 2013.

Only God Forgives has generally received mixed reviews.

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