Review of Killer Elite (2011) by Maggie G — 25 Feb 2012

I don't know which is worse: the acting, accents, makeup or direction! And...how can they make an action movie BORING?! I just don't get it. smh.

This review of Killer Elite (2011) was written by Maggie G on 25 Feb 2012.

Killer Elite has generally received mixed reviews.

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