Review of Contraband (2012) by Anthony W — 27 Jun 2012

Thought this movie was great and creative, I don't understand the low ratings.

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Anthony W on 27 Jun 2012.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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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 Tim P (549) on 02 Jun 2015

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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 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 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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By Hotpocket (3) on 08 Aug 2021

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 Craig L (247) 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 Tim K (748) on 21 Dec 2014

Super slow paced. I made it through 20 minutes and decided my time was more valuable than this…

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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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