Review of Shinjuku Incident (2009) by Very S — 05 May 2010

Very nice concept and a brilliant story line but JACKIE CHAN! YOUR SHAGGIN' AND MINDLESSLY KILLING PEOPLE!!! Quite controversial for Chan.

This review of Shinjuku Incident (2009) was written by Very S on 05 May 2010.

Shinjuku Incident has generally received positive reviews.

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