Review of The Manchurian Candidate (2004) by Te C — 17 May 2009

At least one of the top 5 best movies ive ever seen. not the kind of outcome one wants from a movie but thats how the good ones go.

This review of The Manchurian Candidate (2004) was written by Te C on 17 May 2009.

The Manchurian Candidate has generally received positive reviews.

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