Review of American Assassin (2017) by Carolyn R — 15 Sep 2017

I don't know what movie the critics saw, this movie kept me on the edge of my reclining seat!!!! Not Iran friendly so the politically correct may have been offended.

This review of American Assassin (2017) was written by Carolyn R on 15 Sep 2017.

American Assassin has generally received mixed reviews.

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