Review of Sexy Beast (2001) by Tony S — 01 Jul 2008

Ben Kingsley's brief "anti-Gandhi" part in this movie should have fetched him the Oscar.

This review of Sexy Beast (2001) was written by Tony S on 01 Jul 2008.

Sexy Beast has generally received very positive reviews.

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