Review of Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010) by Kay P — 23 Feb 2012

Better know your Spanish or like sub titles other than that it was a great movie.

This review of Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010) was written by Kay P on 23 Feb 2012.

Elite Squad: The Enemy Within has generally received very positive reviews.

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