Review of Shanghai Knights (2003) by Jay B — 15 Oct 2012

Not a very good movie at all in my opinion.

This review of Shanghai Knights (2003) was written by Jay B on 15 Oct 2012.

Shanghai Knights has generally received positive reviews.

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