Review of Contraband (2012) by Scandinavian S — 18 Dec 2013

Starts off slow, not really what I anticipated. Below the norm for Wahlberg.

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Scandinavian S on 18 Dec 2013.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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