Review of 16 Blocks (2006) by Oliver H — 06 May 2011

...a juicy full-steam-ahead thriller. Solid! :-).

This review of 16 Blocks (2006) was written by Oliver H on 06 May 2011.

16 Blocks has generally received positive reviews.

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