Review of Law Abiding Citizen (2009) by Gage W — 27 Jan 2016

What do critics know? This is the movie that made me love Gerard Butler. For those who love vicarious vigilantism, this is your film.

This review of Law Abiding Citizen (2009) was written by Gage W on 27 Jan 2016.

Law Abiding Citizen has generally received positive reviews.

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