Review of The Man from Nowhere (2010) by Sharmistha C — 16 Aug 2011

A true Korean thriller = very dark and gruesome ; with awesome action scenes.

This review of The Man from Nowhere (2010) was written by Sharmistha C on 16 Aug 2011.

The Man from Nowhere has generally received very positive reviews.

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