Review of The Limey (1999) by Eric C — 10 Jun 2007

The last of Soderbergh's "indie" films, and as much as I enjoy Ocean's 11, this movie is a bad ass tribute to old men who can kick any young man's ass you know. See it. Soon.

This review of The Limey (1999) was written by Eric C on 10 Jun 2007.

The Limey has generally received positive reviews.

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