Review of Machine Gun Preacher (2011) by Katie G — 12 Oct 2012

Heartbreaking story. Too bad the acting sucked.

This review of Machine Gun Preacher (2011) was written by Katie G on 12 Oct 2012.

Machine Gun Preacher has generally received positive reviews.

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