Review of Contraband (2012) by Francis John V — 08 Sep 2012

If you can't go to sleep, try seeing this movie. It's better than your sleeping pill.

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Francis John V on 08 Sep 2012.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Matt C (2,668) on 30 Nov 2017

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By John Eric D (455) on 28 Sep 2014

I'm expecting a decent B Grade movie that stars Wahlberg in it, turns out its just another dark generic action movie…

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By Nicolò M (116) on 29 Nov 2014

Despite the story is already seen Contraband captures viewer's attention thanks to the great performance of the actors and to it's beautiful…

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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 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 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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The story wasn't original and the movie was predictable but the acting was good, the action scenes were well made and the movie was entertaining…

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