Review of Gangster Squad (2013) by Oskar B — 16 Jul 2014

A stylish movie with nice cinematography but fillled with clishés that makes it just enough entertaining.

This review of Gangster Squad (2013) was written by Oskar B on 16 Jul 2014.

Gangster Squad has generally received mixed reviews.

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