Review of Contraband (2012) by Daniel A — 03 Jun 2012

Its so suspenseful it gave me anxiety watching it! Good Movie but Mark Wahlberg has a flaw.... he has ugly hands :(.

This review of Contraband (2012) was written by Daniel A on 03 Jun 2012.

Contraband has generally received mixed reviews.

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