Review of Cardboard Gangsters (2017) by Catalin L — 30 May 2018

Is it realistic? I have no idea. Is it 90 minutes of your time well spent? Absolutely. Excellent movie, thank God for subtitles!

This review of Cardboard Gangsters (2017) was written by Catalin L on 30 May 2018.

Cardboard Gangsters has generally received positive reviews.

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