Review of Doomsday (2008) by Ray C — 11 Aug 2009

Was kind of a mixed story of resident evil and underworld. story wasn't new enough to excite anyone.

This review of Doomsday (2008) was written by Ray C on 11 Aug 2009.

Doomsday has generally received mixed reviews.

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