Review of The Replacement Killers (1998) by Eric N — 30 Jul 2006

Bad-ass action-fest in the vein of John Woo (not watered down for Hollywood one bit!).

This review of The Replacement Killers (1998) was written by Eric N on 30 Jul 2006.

The Replacement Killers has generally received mixed reviews.

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