Review of Contraband (2012) by Gbenga O — 24 Sep 2013

It's Mark Wahlberg. What else is there to say?

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Gbenga O on 24 Sep 2013.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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Decent enough action film with a good cast, some decent action, looks good and is well acted however it is far from original…

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Similar concept to gone in sixty seconds, I'd get rid of relatives as it clearly does them no good! Good story line and one I'd watch again…

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By Sarah M (1,063) on 03 Sep 2014

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By Damon R (377) on 07 Jul 2014

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By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 07 Sep 2017

[Contraband] moves along nicely, assisted by the inclusion of real bad guys, nasty enough to provide a decent level of jeopardy and the easy,…

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By Cooper H (402) on 10 Dec 2015

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By Shane D (789) on 14 Feb 2015

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By Nicolò M (116) on 29 Nov 2014

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