Review of Payback (1999) by Jeremy S — 16 Apr 2010

Did Braveheart run away?!?! Did Payback run away?!?!

This review of Payback (1999) was written by Jeremy S on 16 Apr 2010.

Payback has generally received positive reviews.

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