Review of Runner Runner (2013) by Eric P — 27 Jan 2014

This got bad ratings but it was worth checking out - JT and Ben - feels like a remake of Boiler Room.

This review of Runner Runner (2013) was written by Eric P on 27 Jan 2014.

Runner Runner has generally received mixed reviews.

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