Review of Payback (1999) by Eric-Travis S — 17 Jan 2010

Mel Gibson...the antihero? Eh, it's OK.

This review of Payback (1999) was written by Eric-Travis S on 17 Jan 2010.

Payback has generally received positive reviews.

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