Review of The Foreigner (2017) by Mark L — 26 Aug 2018

The Foreigner is a surprisingly grim, nuanced thriller that benefits greatly from Pierce Brosnan's and Jackie Chan's unconventional performances.

This review of The Foreigner (2017) was written by Mark L on 26 Aug 2018.

The Foreigner has generally received positive reviews.

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