Review of The Last Emperor (1987) by Matthew G — 23 Nov 2008

My only question is... great movie? or greatest movie ever?

This review of The Last Emperor (1987) was written by Matthew G on 23 Nov 2008.

The Last Emperor has generally received very positive reviews.

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