Review of Contraband (2012) by Number 1 C — 03 Jul 2012

A very dull crime flick with a needlessly convoluted plot.

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Number 1 C on 03 Jul 2012.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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Los cliches basicos (bien aplicados) del cine de accion-drogas. Lastima que sea pan con lo mismo, aunque para ser honesto te mantiene muy entretenido…

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By Rick S (308) on 06 May 2014

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By Sue S (215) on 06 May 2014

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By Ruairí C (39) on 19 Apr 2014

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By Meth-Dude (745) on 04 Sep 2016

The story wasn't original and the movie was predictable but the acting was good, the action scenes were well made and the movie was entertaining…

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By Jack W (1,198) on 23 May 2014

It's not the most entertaining film ever, but Contraband offers enough satisfying action and a great performance from Mark Wahlberg to please…

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By Sean M (1,168) on 19 Oct 2018

It's the kind of routine, pedestrian thriller that an actor like Mark Wahlberg would be in. On, that's right. He's in it…

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By Cooper H (402) on 10 Dec 2015

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