Review of The Manchurian Candidate (2004) by Mat P — 26 Apr 2009

I like it very much!even meryl didnt play in this.i know that she like a lot this movie and I do too^^ I love her there but not her hair lol Meryl <3.

This review of The Manchurian Candidate (2004) was written by Mat P on 26 Apr 2009.

The Manchurian Candidate has generally received positive reviews.

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