Review of The Limey (1999) by Andrei D — 19 Aug 2011

Terence Stamp face filmul, e ca si cum lui Soderbergh ii e frica sa faca mai mult regizoral sau din scenariu ca nu cumva sa il incurce pe actor...

This review of The Limey (1999) was written by Andrei D on 19 Aug 2011.

The Limey has generally received positive reviews.

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