Review of Contraband (2012) by Ken M — 12 Feb 2014

But I feel like I've already seen it - hasn't Mark Wahlberg made this same movie about 8 times already?

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Ken M on 12 Feb 2014.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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