Review of Contraband (2012) by Wesley W — 14 Jan 2013

Though Contraband doesn't offer a specifically original or smart plot, it servers as an entertaining movie that is worth your time.

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Wesley W on 14 Jan 2013.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ezra M (128) on 25 Mar 2015

Los cliches basicos (bien aplicados) del cine de accion-drogas. Lastima que sea pan con lo mismo, aunque para ser honesto te mantiene muy entretenido…

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By Damon R (377) on 07 Jul 2014

Intense, action-packed, and full of twists, Contraband is exciting…

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By Braxton R (3) on 26 Jul 2015

Solid enough action thriller if you're looking for something like this. There's a few decent twists along the way and the pace of things is good…

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By Tim R (1,080) on 12 Dec 2017

Contraband is a great movie! Mark Wahlberg, Giovanni Ribisi, Ben Foster, Kate Beckinsale and Diego Luna are incredible to watch…

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By Augustine H (906) on 24 Aug 2016

Slick action caper. Mark Wahlberg, his wife Kate Beckinsale and 2 boys live modestly…

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By Sean M (1,168) on 19 Oct 2018

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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By Sue S (215) on 06 May 2014

Talk about action, deadlines, revenge, friendships and love story. Awesome…

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By Alison C (292) on 11 Oct 2014

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 Morgan B (100) on 03 Sep 2014

Loved it. Any movie with Mark wahlberg in it is great…

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By Tim W (1,375) on 19 Oct 2018

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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