Review of Broken City (2013) by Vivien M — 16 Feb 2013

I really liked this. Didn't find the gay couple believable at all but did like how events unfolded to a satisfactory conclusion.

This review of Broken City (2013) was written by Vivien M on 16 Feb 2013.

Broken City has generally received mixed reviews.

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