Review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) by Rob S — 08 Sep 2008

Enjoyabley gorey and violent, Green Street meets the likes of Lock Stock and Layer Cake!

This review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) was written by Rob S on 08 Sep 2008.

Rise of the Footsoldier has generally received positive reviews.

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By Richard S (2,067) on 15 Jun 2010

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By Jonathen S (26) on 11 Jun 2011

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By Alex L (798) on 08 Jun 2011

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