Review of The Replacement Killers (1998) by Ben T — 16 May 2008

Chow Yun-Fat's first american film is breathtaking!

This review of The Replacement Killers (1998) was written by Ben T on 16 May 2008.

The Replacement Killers has generally received mixed reviews.

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