Review of Elite Squad (2007) by Michael M — 22 Jan 2009

Interesting, great soundtrack, great authors, tough plot.

This review of Elite Squad (2007) was written by Michael M on 22 Jan 2009.

Elite Squad has generally received positive reviews.

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