Review of The Manchurian Candidate (2004) by Stephen J — 25 Jan 2008

I don't know, I guess I just don't like Denzel Washington :-/ this was good but the original is great.

This review of The Manchurian Candidate (2004) was written by Stephen J on 25 Jan 2008.

The Manchurian Candidate has generally received positive reviews.

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