Review of The Manchurian Candidate (2004) by Allen K — 27 Nov 2008

I cry for 1hour after Meryl "dead"!!it was awful!!but I like the movie!

This review of The Manchurian Candidate (2004) was written by Allen K on 27 Nov 2008.

The Manchurian Candidate has generally received positive reviews.

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