Review of Only God Forgives (2013) by Nikhil S — 24 Sep 2013

A phantasmagoria of violence and karaoke.

This review of Only God Forgives (2013) was written by Nikhil S on 24 Sep 2013.

Only God Forgives has generally received mixed reviews.

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This movie was stupid. Nothing happened in 30 mins. Ryan gosling just started at people and people talked Thai. That was about it. Pass on this one…

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By Jared P (189) on 08 Oct 2018

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