Review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) by Jordan C — 12 Apr 2008

Doesn't get many good reviews, but its a brilliant film. Gritty and very violent true story that you will want to see to the very end.

This review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) was written by Jordan C on 12 Apr 2008.

Rise of the Footsoldier has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mark S (2,772) on 07 Nov 2011

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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 Lee W (353) on 27 Feb 2010

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