Review of Shoot 'Em Up (2007) by Patrick F — 21 Jan 2012

Maybe I was just in the perfect mood for this, or my expectations were lowered JUST enough, but I thought this was a crazy, funny, ridiculous blast.

This review of Shoot 'Em Up (2007) was written by Patrick F on 21 Jan 2012.

Shoot 'Em Up has generally received positive reviews.

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