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Review of Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985) by Turtle P — 30 Jun 2007

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Three words on why this film kicks ass:

CHUCK.

FUCKING.

NORRIS.

This review of Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985) was written by Turtle P on 30 Jun 2007.

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning has generally received mixed reviews.

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