Review of Half Past Dead (2002) by Giles K — 03 Jan 2009

I never thought I'd see the day where Steven Seagal tried to be a gangster. Sigh...

And what the hell's with him and rappers doing crappy action movies together?

This review of Half Past Dead (2002) was written by Giles K on 03 Jan 2009.

Half Past Dead has generally received mixed reviews.

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