Review of Elite Squad (2007) by Joseph T — 14 Dec 2008

A social issue film that is just diff. fr those usual action type police movies...

This review of Elite Squad (2007) was written by Joseph T on 14 Dec 2008.

Elite Squad has generally received positive reviews.

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This movie deserves a certified fresh. The average rating just proves how much movie critics are a bunch of fuckin leftists…

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