Review of Gangster Squad (2013) by Steve F — 26 Nov 2013

Passable despite being loaded with cartoonish characters.

This review of Gangster Squad (2013) was written by Steve F on 26 Nov 2013.

Gangster Squad has generally received mixed reviews.

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