Review of Contraband (2012) by Tom H — 20 Jul 2012

Easy watching. good thriller with predictable twists but enjoyable.

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Tom H on 20 Jul 2012.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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[Contraband] moves along nicely, assisted by the inclusion of real bad guys, nasty enough to provide a decent level of jeopardy and the easy,…

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

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By Jay B (1,110) on 19 Apr 2014

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By Ruairí C (39) on 19 Apr 2014

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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 Morgan B (100) on 03 Sep 2014

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

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By Jens S (711) on 08 Jan 2015

Not particularly spectacular, but entertaining enough smuggler thriller that's engaging enough once it truly gets going…

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By Debbie Baldwin (220) for Ladue News (220) on 09 Nov 2018

The movie isn't awful. There are twists and action and some clever extrications from sticky situations…

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