Review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) by Brian U — 02 Jul 2008

Blood violence and a little loving (very little). My current top film suggestion.

This review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) was written by Brian U on 02 Jul 2008.

Rise of the Footsoldier has generally received positive reviews.

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