Review of Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008) by François C — 03 Jan 2010

Not the thriller it is made out to be. Nonetheless, good performances all around.

This review of Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008) was written by François C on 03 Jan 2010.

Fifty Dead Men Walking has generally received positive reviews.

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