Review of Shoot 'Em Up (2007) by Daniel F — 17 Oct 2012

Gratuitous beyond all belief! Fuckin' A man!

This review of Shoot 'Em Up (2007) was written by Daniel F on 17 Oct 2012.

Shoot 'Em Up has generally received positive reviews.

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