Review of Runner Runner (2013) by Brenda S — 28 Mar 2014

Interesting. Good cast. Not great but good. Slow at times then full blast next. Worth seeing.

This review of Runner Runner (2013) was written by Brenda S on 28 Mar 2014.

Runner Runner has generally received mixed reviews.

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