Review of Oldboy (2013) by Brynn H — 30 Jun 2014

Honestly the most disturbing depsressing movie I have seen but it was still well done.

This review of Oldboy (2013) was written by Brynn H on 30 June 2014.

Oldboy has generally received mixed reviews.

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