Review of Hobo with a Shotgun (2011) by Nick B — 04 Feb 2012

It delivers everything that one could expect from a movie with it's title. A very satisfying B-movie.

This review of Hobo with a Shotgun (2011) was written by Nick B on 04 Feb 2012.

Hobo with a Shotgun has generally received positive reviews.

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