Review of Shanghai Kiss (2007) by Joe H — 09 Jun 2008

Cute but predictable and easily forgotten.

This review of Shanghai Kiss (2007) was written by Joe H on 09 Jun 2008.

Shanghai Kiss has generally received positive reviews.

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