Review of Paranoia (2013) by Patrick M — 17 Jan 2014

I liked the idea of this movie. The big corporations, espionage, the win for the everyday guy. Great cast. Great idea. For me they failed to put it all together.

This review of Paranoia (2013) was written by Patrick M on 17 Jan 2014.

Paranoia has generally received mixed reviews.

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