Review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) by Tanya M — 19 Apr 2008

Wat a film this is a must see....gripping stuff honest.

This review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) was written by Tanya M on 19 Apr 2008.

Rise of the Footsoldier has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jimmy M (566) on 14 Dec 2011

Fucking great movie! Hooliganism, drugs, anabolics, Sex, much violence…

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By Sat S (7) on 19 Mar 2010

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By Aslyn E (147) on 30 Jun 2010

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By Jason J (1,369) on 13 Sep 2010

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By Peter M (1,292) on 03 Dec 2010

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

It's hard to care about any of the characters in this film because they're all such scumbags, even so I still found it strangely compelling…

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By Alex L (798) on 08 Jun 2011

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