Review of Allegiance (2012) by Martin G — 21 Sep 2013

Ennuyant sauf peut-être dans le dernier 30 minutes. On reste au final avec un film dramatique décevant et plus ou moin bien réalisé.

This review of Allegiance (2012) was written by Martin G on 21 Sep 2013.

Allegiance has generally received mixed reviews.

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