Review of The Cold Light of Day (2012) by Shaun B — 11 Sep 2012

Horribly generic action flick with better than usual actors that are totally wasted.

This review of The Cold Light of Day (2012) was written by Shaun B on 11 Sep 2012.

The Cold Light of Day has generally received negative reviews.

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