Review of American Assassin (2017) by Hasan R — 22 Nov 2017

I thought it was a good movie. Not over-the-top with computer animation. Basic storyline. Worth watching again.

This review of American Assassin (2017) was written by Hasan R on 22 Nov 2017.

American Assassin has generally received mixed reviews.

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