Review of Shanghai (2010) by Marilyn K — 19 Mar 2015

A very good movie with an international twist.

This review of Shanghai (2010) was written by Marilyn K on 19 Mar 2015.

Shanghai has generally received mixed reviews.

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Klasik bir casus dramÄ±, pek manasÄ±z…

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The technical achievements of the picture are numerous, making Shanghai painless to watch…

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By Mikey P (179) on 28 Jan 2013

Whether you like it or not is irrelevant. What this movie achieves in recreating the 1940's Shanghai is nothing short of amazing…

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