Review of The Sweeney (2012) by Matt R — 23 Nov 2012

Excellent update... a liitle in style like an English-Heat. Top notch stuff.

This review of The Sweeney (2012) was written by Matt R on 23 Nov 2012.

The Sweeney has generally received mixed reviews.

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Fairly enjoyable but is also completely forgettable. It felt like more of an extended tv drama than a film to be honest…

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