Review of Gangster Squad (2013) by Jennifer J — 26 Apr 2014

Not a bad movie, but could have been better.

This review of Gangster Squad (2013) was written by Jennifer J on 26 Apr 2014.

Gangster Squad has generally received mixed reviews.

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