Review of Contraband (2012) by Deniz R — 20 Sep 2012

Amazing movie . great marky style gangsta type movie. edge or ur seat movie.

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Deniz R on 20 Sep 2012.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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

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By Craig M (671) on 28 Sep 2014

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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 Amy H (936) on 29 Nov 2014

Plenty of action, but really dumb storyline…

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By Tim K (748) on 21 Dec 2014

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Rating this a 10 to offset for bad ratings. Movie is exactly what you expect from a mark walhberg action flick…

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By Jack W (1,198) on 23 May 2014

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