Review of Chop Shop (2008) by Charla M — 22 Dec 2008

See NYC from a different view ... it's like traveling to another country.

This review of Chop Shop (2008) was written by Charla M on 22 Dec 2008.

Chop Shop has generally received positive reviews.

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