Review of Contraband (2012) by Jamie D — 30 Jan 2013

This movie has a good cast but falls flat on arrival with ludicrous premise and bad script.

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Jamie D on 30 Jan 2013.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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