Review of Hobo with a Shotgun (2011) by Andrew D — 17 Aug 2011

Entertaining, gory, and over-the-top.

7.5/10.

This review of Hobo with a Shotgun (2011) was written by Andrew D on 17 Aug 2011.

Hobo with a Shotgun has generally received positive reviews.

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