Review of Broken City (2013) by Rosa M — 03 May 2013

Great actors...boring film...two thumbs down...

This review of Broken City (2013) was written by Rosa M on 03 May 2013.

Broken City has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Thomas B (1,990) on 27 Sep 2014

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By Golia K (71) on 16 Aug 2014

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By Terry R (136) on 29 Aug 2014

Broken City boasts several strong performances and a decent conclusion, but a convoluted plot, no real character development, and poor writing…

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By Gemma P (40) on 06 Dec 2016

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