Review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) by Lisa W — 19 May 2008

Loads of swearing and really violent,but bloody fantastic.

This review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) was written by Lisa W on 19 May 2008.

Rise of the Footsoldier has generally received positive reviews.

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