Review of Gangster Squad (2013) by Alex F — 15 May 2015

Good crime flick. Might not be the most accurate but definitely entertaining. Sean Penn is a great actor for a mob. Grosselin is a bad ass in this one.

This review of Gangster Squad (2013) was written by Alex F on 15 May 2015.

Gangster Squad has generally received mixed reviews.

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