Review of Gangster Squad (2013) by Brian T — 25 Jun 2014

This movie is a stinker. It has a fantastic cast that all shit the bed.

This review of Gangster Squad (2013) was written by Brian T on 25 Jun 2014.

Gangster Squad has generally received mixed reviews.

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