Review of Get the Gringo (2012) by Johnathan M — 22 Oct 2012

Great movie one of the best action movie I have seen in yrs. Mel Gibson is the man.

This review of Get the Gringo (2012) was written by Johnathan M on 22 Oct 2012.

Get the Gringo has generally received positive reviews.

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