Review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) by Emma Y — 12 Mar 2008

Brilliant, a great british film very violent.

This review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) was written by Emma Y on 12 Mar 2008.

Rise of the Footsoldier has generally received positive reviews.

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