Review of Gangster Squad (2013) by Anna M — 05 Sep 2013

I liked it some parts do lack special effects but it is an interesting movie.

This review of Gangster Squad (2013) was written by Anna M on 05 Sep 2013.

Gangster Squad has generally received mixed reviews.

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