Review of Contraband (2012) by Amy H — 29 Nov 2014

Plenty of action, but really dumb storyline.

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Amy H on 29 Nov 2014.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Nicolò M (116) on 29 Nov 2014

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By Tim K (748) on 21 Dec 2014

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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 Barry T (888) on 30 Nov 2014

Mark Walberg plays the sameas he usually does in this drug crime thriller. Beckinsdale is wasted in a insipid dull role and the end is rather silly…

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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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Loved it. Any movie with Mark wahlberg in it is great…

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By Braxton R (3) on 26 Jul 2015

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