Review of The One (2001) by Isaac C — 19 Apr 2014

What could have been a badass action thriller is turned into another crap fest. Thanks James Wong!

This review of The One (2001) was written by Isaac C on 19 Apr 2014.

The One has generally received mixed reviews.

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