Review of Alpha Dog (2006) by Janine R — 30 Aug 2012

It was an OK movie but I didnt like some of the things that happened.

This review of Alpha Dog (2006) was written by Janine R on 30 Aug 2012.

Alpha Dog has generally received positive reviews.

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