Review of Contraband (2012) by Julian L — 08 Jun 2012

Very predictable, maybe hollywood-ised. Will need to check out Ã"skar JÃ³nasson's version called ReykjavÃk-Rotterdam since it was based on that.

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Julian L on 08 Jun 2012.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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