Review of Contraband (2012) by Kymberley B — 17 Jul 2012

Cracking film...Mark Whalberg is fit as ever :).

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Kymberley B on 17 Jul 2012.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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Better than the general action drug deal flick. Wahlberg and Beckinsale do a good job. The weakness lies in the somewhat cliched plotline…

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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 Ruairí C (39) on 19 Apr 2014

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By Craig M (671) on 28 Sep 2014

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By Brandon B (918) on 09 May 2014

Decent enough action film with a good cast, some decent action, looks good and is well acted however it is far from original…

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By Duke W (19) on 09 May 2014

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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 Tim R (1,080) on 12 Dec 2017

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