Review of The Emperor's Club (2002) by Cassandra G — 19 Dec 2007

I had fond memories of this movie, but when I watched it again 5 years kater, it bored me a little.

This review of The Emperor's Club (2002) was written by Cassandra G on 19 Dec 2007.

The Emperor's Club has generally received positive reviews.

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