Review of The Manchurian Candidate (2004) by Jared K — 17 Jan 2008

I thought for a remake it wasn't that bad.

This review of The Manchurian Candidate (2004) was written by Jared K on 17 Jan 2008.

The Manchurian Candidate has generally received positive reviews.

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