Review of Contraband (2012) by Christine D — 28 Jun 2013

A passable action thriller that doesn't really kick into gear until half way through.

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Christine D on 28 Jun 2013.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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Better than the general action drug deal flick. Wahlberg and Beckinsale do a good job. The weakness lies in the somewhat cliched plotline…

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By Braxton R (3) on 26 Jul 2015

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By Matthew L (1,720) on 29 Dec 2014

A serviceable, if unremarkable thriller starring Wahlberg. Beckinsale is woefully miscast as are Ben Foster and Giovanni Ribisi…

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By Meth-Dude (745) on 04 Sep 2016

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By Doug B (278) on 23 Jan 2019

Lots of action in this film. Not a lot of depth to the plot; however, if your looking for an action movie to waste a few hours not a bad film…

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By Jens S (711) on 08 Jan 2015

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By Rick S (308) on 06 May 2014

Hard for me to care about the characters die to the typical formula of these types of movies. Acting was meh…

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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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