Review of Contraband (2012) by Jim L — 06 Aug 2013

Great action flick! Pretty intense from the get go!

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Jim L on 06 Aug 2013.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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